Nursing Assistants pay in Columbus

In Columbus (GA), the median pay for nursing assistants is $16.81 an hour ($34,970 a year). About 1,130 people work in this job there.

$16.81Median hourly pay
$31,000–$37,080Middle half of workers, yearly
1,130People in this job in Columbus (GA)

That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). It is 7% lower than the Georgia median ($37,680).

Pay range for nursing assistants in Columbus (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.05$29,220
25% of workers$14.90$31,000
Half of workers (median)$16.81$34,970
75% of workers$17.83$37,080
90% of workers$20.16$41,930

Nursing Assistants pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Gainesville$41,3901,050
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$39,35023,260
Savannah$38,4501,710
Warner Robins$37,500380
Rome$37,220890
Augusta-Richmond County$37,1402,560
Macon-Bibb County$36,5401,450
Athens-Clarke County$36,3301,110
Dalton$36,110390
Brunswick-St. Simons$35,940590
Albany$35,260770
Columbus (this page)$34,9701,130
Valdosta$34,040470

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Columbus (GA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$82,500
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,810

Other job titles for this job

Patient Care TechnicianPCTCnaBirth AttendantCertified Medication AideCertified Nurse AideCertified Nurse AssistantCertified Nurses AideCertified Nursing AssistantCertified Nursing AttendantCertified Residential Medication AideCrma

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.