Nursing Assistants Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $46,330 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $39,640
90th percentile $50,030
Employed locally 1,130
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,640
    25th
    $43,160
    50th (median)
    $46,330
    75th
    $47,620
    90th
    $50,030

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 32% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Washington $48,260
    Bellingham, WA $47,860
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,810
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,420

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $44,280
    Medical Assistants $47,890
    Dental Assistants $45,860
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $50,220
    Phlebotomists $46,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Yakima, WA is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.32 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Yakima, WA is 17.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,640 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,160.