Nursing Assistants Salary in Kokomo, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kokomo, IN

Median annual salary $37,780 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $33,310
90th percentile $44,510
Employed locally 460
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,310
    25th
    $35,760
    50th (median)
    $37,780
    75th
    $40,790
    90th
    $44,510

    Kokomo economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,496 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 40% 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
    Washington $48,260
    Bellingham, WA $47,860
    Salinas, CA $47,500
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,910
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $46,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,140

    Related occupations in Kokomo, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,970
    Medical Assistants $39,140
    Dental Assistants $48,990
    Massage Therapists $57,060
    Physical Therapist Assistants $70,840
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Kokomo?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Kokomo, IN is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.59 or more per hour.

    Is Kokomo above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Kokomo, IN is 4.4% 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 Kokomo?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,310 per year in Kokomo, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,760.