Nursing Assistants Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $36,500 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.55
10th percentile $30,660
90th percentile $42,400
Employed locally 690
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,660
    25th
    $34,860
    50th (median)
    $36,500
    75th
    $39,710
    90th
    $42,400

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 45% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 55% 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
    Wisconsin $43,250
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $42,330
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $42,070
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $41,990
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $41,250

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,680
    Medical Assistants$38,230
    Dental Assistants$44,880
    Massage Therapists$81,630
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41,960
    Physical Therapist Assistants$67,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Hilton Head Island, SC is $17.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 7.7% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,660 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,860.