Nursing Assistants Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $40,000 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.23
10th percentile $33,170
90th percentile $49,020
Employed locally 840
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,170
    25th
    $35,470
    50th (median)
    $40,000
    75th
    $42,210
    90th
    $49,020

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,330
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $43,000
    Lexington Park, MD $42,050
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $39,760
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $39,500

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,250
    Medical Assistants $41,030
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,130
    Dental Assistants $47,840
    Physical Therapist Assistants $70,400
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Salisbury?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Salisbury, MD is $19.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.28 or more per hour.

    Is Salisbury above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Salisbury, MD is 1.2% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,170 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,470.