Nursing Assistants Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $35,840 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.23
10th percentile $30,030
90th percentile $39,840
Employed locally 470
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,030
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $35,840
    75th
    $37,330
    90th
    $39,840

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 36% 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-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,330
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $39,500
    Morgantown, WV $39,090
    Winchester, VA-WV $38,790
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $36,760
    Wheeling, WV-OH $36,700

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,020
    Medical Assistants$35,320
    Dental Assistants$35,720
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,620
    Phlebotomists$33,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Parkersburg, WV is $17.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.75 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Parkersburg, WV is 9.3% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,030 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.