Nursing Assistants Salary in Morristown, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morristown, TN

Median annual salary $36,170 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $29,140
90th percentile $40,690
Employed locally 280
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,140
    25th
    $34,820
    50th (median)
    $36,170
    75th
    $39,090
    90th
    $40,690

    Morristown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,130 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 38% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $38,780
    Johnson City, TN $37,130
    Knoxville, TN $36,920
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $36,830
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $36,640
    Clarksville, TN-KY $36,580

    Related occupations in Morristown, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,370
    Medical Assistants $35,610
    Dental Assistants $41,360
    Physical Therapist Assistants $66,610
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,210
    Phlebotomists $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Morristown?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Morristown, TN is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.34 or more per hour.

    Is Morristown above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Morristown, TN is 8.5% 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 Morristown?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,140 per year in Morristown, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,820.