How much does a Nursing Assistants make per hour in North Florida?

Nursing Assistants Salary in North Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,580 -7.5% vs national

Median hourly $17.59

10th percentile $31,370

90th percentile $43,690

Employed locally 1,670

National median $39,530

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Nursing Assistants

North Florida

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$31,370

25th

$32,010

50th (median)

$36,580

75th

$37,930

90th

$43,690

Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in North Florida

Occupation	Median salary
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	$32,760
Medical Assistants	$37,700
Dental Assistants	$44,110
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	$46,160
Phlebotomists	$38,190
Physical Therapist Assistants	$71,230

Frequently asked questions

How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in North Florida?

The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in North Florida is $17.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.32 or more per hour.

Is North Florida above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

The median Nursing Assistants salary in North Florida is 7.5% 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 North Florida?

Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in North Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,010.