Nursing Assistants Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $48,280 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $40,400
90th percentile $60,500
Employed locally 1,330
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,400
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $48,280
    75th
    $58,690
    90th
    $60,500

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Oregon $48,390
    Grants Pass, OR $48,300
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,810
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $47,580
    Bend, OR $47,560

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $40,520
    Medical Assistants $48,720
    Psychiatric Aides $46,040
    Dental Assistants $56,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,080
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $40,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Salem, OR is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.95 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Salem, OR is 22.1% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,400 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.