Nursing Assistants Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $38,760 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $29,530
90th percentile $44,580
Employed locally 5,570
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,530
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $38,760
    75th
    $42,120
    90th
    $44,580

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,720
    Anchorage, AK $45,550
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $45,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $43,430

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,000
    Medical Assistants $44,220
    Dental Assistants $51,500
    Phlebotomists $40,620
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,980
    Medical Equipment Preparers $42,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Greensboro, NC is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.08 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Greensboro, NC is 1.9% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Greensboro?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,530 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.