Nursing Assistants Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $37,770 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $35,510
90th percentile $46,630
Employed locally 600
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,510
    25th
    $35,510
    50th (median)
    $37,770
    75th
    $43,790
    90th
    $46,630

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 50% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $47,580
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $47,450
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,910
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,640
    Sheboygan, WI $45,660
    Kenosha, WI $44,850

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,360
    Medical Assistants$46,390
    Dental Assistants$47,710
    Phlebotomists$36,870
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$36,830
    Medical Transcriptionists$45,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Wausau, WI is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.08 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Wausau, WI is 4.5% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,510 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,510.