Nursing Assistants Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $39,360 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $47,930
Employed locally 5,200
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $38,080
    50th (median)
    $39,360
    75th
    $44,530
    90th
    $47,930

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 41% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 59% 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
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,690
    Portland-South Portland, ME $47,430
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $45,210
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $44,750
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $44,550
    Connecticut $44,500

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,030
    Medical Assistants$44,370
    Dental Assistants$38,370
    Phlebotomists$39,140
    Massage Therapists$61,530
    Medical Equipment Preparers$45,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Salt Lake City, UT is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.40 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 0.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,080.