Nursing Assistants Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $35,260 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.95
10th percentile $29,140
90th percentile $41,700
Employed locally 590
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,140
    25th
    $32,330
    50th (median)
    $35,260
    75th
    $37,890
    90th
    $41,700

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 51% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,470
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,930
    Modesto, CA $45,680
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $44,160

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,700
    Medical Assistants$36,890
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$32,850
    Dental Assistants$37,670
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants$57,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Jefferson City, MO is $16.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.59 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Jefferson City, MO is 10.8% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,140 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,330.