Nursing Assistants Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $34,900 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $26,900
90th percentile $44,220
Employed locally 460
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,900
    25th
    $28,910
    50th (median)
    $34,900
    75th
    $36,400
    90th
    $44,220

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 46% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $46,560
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,110
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $44,950
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $43,430
    Cedar Rapids, IA $39,260
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $39,130

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,860
    Medical Assistants $38,050
    Dental Assistants $37,300
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,610
    Medical Equipment Preparers $35,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Pocatello, ID is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.66 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Pocatello, ID is 11.7% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,900 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,910.