Nursing Assistants Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,780 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $28,750
90th percentile $47,040
Employed locally 650
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,750
    25th
    $35,790
    50th (median)
    $37,780
    75th
    $46,100
    90th
    $47,040

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,620
    Medical Assistants$38,260
    Dental Assistants$44,790
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,410
    Phlebotomists$37,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Northeast Virginia is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.46 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Northeast Virginia is 4.4% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,750 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,790.