Nursing Assistants Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $37,650 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.10
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $42,630
Employed locally 570
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $37,650
    75th
    $37,650
    90th
    $42,630

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 41% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,910
    Minnesota $45,580
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $44,550
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $44,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $43,000
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $42,020

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,440
    Medical Assistants $39,050
    Dental Assistants $45,120
    Physical Therapist Assistants $54,830
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $31,100
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Muskegon, MI is $18.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.10 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Muskegon, MI is 4.8% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.