Nursing Assistants Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,290 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $32,570
90th percentile $49,500
Employed locally 2,300
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,570
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $38,290
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $49,500

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,850
    Medical Assistants $40,780
    Dental Assistants $45,380
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,660
    Phlebotomists $40,120
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $60,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in South Illinois is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in South Illinois is 3.1% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,570 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.