Nursing Assistants Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $39,310 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $47,610
Employed locally 2,810
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $39,310
    75th
    $45,520
    90th
    $47,610

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 42% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $42,690
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $42,070
    Flagstaff, AZ $41,440
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $39,680
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $39,570
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $37,220

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,400
    Medical Assistants $42,900
    Dental Assistants $46,670
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,530
    Massage Therapists $58,330
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Tucson, AZ is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.19 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Tucson, AZ is 0.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.