Nursing Assistants Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $47,450 +20% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $54,570
Employed locally 690
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $43,810
    50th (median)
    $47,450
    75th
    $51,300
    90th
    $54,570

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 71% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 29% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,690
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,470
    Portland-South Portland, ME $47,430
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,420
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $47,130

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,390
    Medical Assistants $49,990
    Dental Assistants $49,310
    Phlebotomists $44,820
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Lewiston, ME is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Lewiston, ME is 20% above 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,810.