Nursing Assistants Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $31,100 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.95
10th percentile $28,050
90th percentile $37,090
Employed locally 1,080
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,050
    25th
    $30,350
    50th (median)
    $31,100
    75th
    $34,940
    90th
    $37,090

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 39% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 61% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Portland-South Portland, ME $47,430
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $46,900

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,010
    Medical Assistants $36,010
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $31,480
    Dental Assistants $38,150
    Phlebotomists $35,800
    Physical Therapist Aides $21,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Slidell, LA is $14.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.22 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Slidell, LA is 21.3% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,050 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,350.