Nursing Assistants Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $37,220 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.89
10th percentile $32,960
90th percentile $42,490
Employed locally 180
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,960
    25th
    $35,910
    50th (median)
    $37,220
    75th
    $41,670
    90th
    $42,490

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 37% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $42,690
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $42,070
    Flagstaff, AZ $41,440
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $39,680
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $39,570
    Tucson, AZ $39,310

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,060
    Medical Assistants $39,920
    Dental Assistants $44,470
    Physical Therapist Assistants $69,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Sierra Vista, AZ is $17.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 5.8% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,960 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,910.