Nursing Assistant Salary in Washington, DC
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The median nursing assistant in the Washington area earns $45,730 a year ($21.99 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($42,260). Half of the 25,520 nursing assistants there earn between $39,020 and $48,980.
Median $45,730
10th: $36,06090th: $55,390
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,060 | $33,940 |
| 25th percentile | $39,020 | $37,260 |
| Median | $45,730 | $42,260 |
| 75th percentile | $48,980 | $47,220 |
| 90th percentile | $55,390 | $51,980 |
| Average | $45,130 | $42,700 |
| Jobs | 25,520 | 1,448,910 |
Washington, DC ranks 16th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for nursing assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($56,840).
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- San Jose, CA: $56,840
- San Francisco, CA: $56,080
- Seattle, WA: $51,990
- Portland, OR: $50,350
- New York, NY: $49,270
- Denver, CO: $49,110
- San Diego, CA: $48,070
- Minneapolis, MN: $48,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.