Nursing Assistants Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $38,280 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $32,990
90th percentile $44,680
Employed locally 1,280
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,990
    25th
    $36,360
    50th (median)
    $38,280
    75th
    $42,230
    90th
    $44,680

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,910
    Minnesota $45,580
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $44,550
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $44,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $43,000
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $42,020

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,410
    Medical Assistants$40,160
    Dental Assistants$44,630
    Phlebotomists$39,090
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,860
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Saginaw?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Saginaw, MI is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Saginaw, MI is 3.2% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,990 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,360.