Nursing Assistants Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $40,750 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.59
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $54,250
Employed locally 630
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $40,750
    75th
    $46,290
    90th
    $54,250

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $47,580
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $47,450
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,910
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,640
    Sheboygan, WI $45,660
    Kenosha, WI $44,850

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,420
    Medical Assistants$47,420
    Dental Assistants$43,840
    Phlebotomists$47,300
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,780
    Massage Therapists$64,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Racine?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Racine, WI is $19.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.84 or more per hour.

    Is Racine above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Racine, WI is 3.1% above 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.