Nursing Assistants pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for nursing assistants is $18.49 an hour ($38,460 a year). About 64,010 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). North Carolina ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.55 | $30,260 |
| 25% of workers | $17.28 | $35,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.49 | $38,460 |
| 75% of workers | $21.08 | $43,850 |
| 90% of workers | $22.64 | $47,080 |
Nursing Assistants pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $40,560 | 4,830 |
| Asheville | $40,170 | 2,590 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $39,710 | 6,420 |
| Greenville | $39,480 | 1,730 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $39,430 | 13,580 |
| Burlington | $39,090 | 1,020 |
| Winston-Salem | $38,660 | 4,450 |
| Goldsboro | $38,540 | 600 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $38,260 | 5,280 |
| Wilmington | $37,710 | 2,390 |
| Rocky Mount | $37,650 | 940 |
| Fayetteville | $37,530 | 2,130 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $37,430 | 2,780 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $36,930 | 950 |
| Jacksonville | $35,880 | 530 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,140 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,270 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,990 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,250 |
| Paramedics | $57,320 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $34,760 |
| Surgical Assistants | $59,920 |
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