Nursing Assistants Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,640 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.13
10th percentile $28,540
90th percentile $42,120
Employed locally 2,900
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,540
    25th
    $29,830
    50th (median)
    $35,640
    75th
    $37,420
    90th
    $42,120

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,380
    Medical Assistants$36,420
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$34,650
    Dental Assistants$38,690
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,210
    Phlebotomists$38,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Southeast Missouri is $17.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.98 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Southeast Missouri is 9.8% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,540 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,830.