Nursing Assistants Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $36,860 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $30,570
90th percentile $44,340
Employed locally 340
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,570
    25th
    $35,370
    50th (median)
    $36,860
    75th
    $42,170
    90th
    $44,340

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 48% 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 Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,080
    Medical Assistants $39,600
    Dental Assistants $47,080
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,880
    Physical Therapist Assistants $51,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Michigan City, IN is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Michigan City, IN is 6.8% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,570 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,370.