Nursing Assistants Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $46,500 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $37,490
90th percentile $55,560
Employed locally 1,240
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,490
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $48,180
    90th
    $55,560

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,000
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,730
    Carson City, NV $46,560
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $45,070
    Greenville, NC $38,340
    Jacksonville, FL $36,780

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Medical Assistants $45,680
    Dental Assistants $55,470
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,130
    Massage Therapists $47,690
    Medical Equipment Preparers $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Reno, NV is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.83 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Reno, NV is 17.6% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,490 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.