Nursing Assistants Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $41,080 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.75
10th percentile $35,920
90th percentile $48,720
Employed locally 1,250
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,920
    25th
    $38,880
    50th (median)
    $41,080
    75th
    $44,910
    90th
    $48,720

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $47,580
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,420
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,730
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,260
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $46,260

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,140
    Medical Assistants $40,600
    Phlebotomists $39,400
    Dental Assistants $44,770
    Medical Equipment Preparers $39,750
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Springfield, IL is $19.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.15 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Springfield, IL is 3.9% above 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,920 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,880.