Nursing Assistants Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $37,540 -5% vs national
Median hourly $18.05
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $45,750
Employed locally 1,260
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $37,540
    75th
    $43,480
    90th
    $45,750

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 45% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,930
    Nevada $45,060

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,860
    Medical Assistants$37,700
    Dental Assistants$44,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants$76,000
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,220
    Phlebotomists$37,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Lynchburg, VA is $18.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.05 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Lynchburg, VA is 5% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.