Nursing Assistants Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $40,710 +3% vs national
Median hourly $19.57
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $46,120
Employed locally 610
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $39,260
    50th (median)
    $40,710
    75th
    $42,440
    90th
    $46,120

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 47% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,910
    Minnesota $45,580
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $44,550
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $44,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $43,000
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $42,020

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,450
    Medical Assistants$40,500
    Dental Assistants$45,620
    Phlebotomists$39,780
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,540
    Physical Therapist Aides$27,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Traverse City, MI is $19.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.82 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Traverse City, MI is 3% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,260.