Nursing Assistants pay in Kingsport-Bristol

In Kingsport-Bristol (TN), the median pay for nursing assistants is $18.05 an hour ($37,550 a year). About 1,400 people work in this job there.

$18.05Median hourly pay
$36,700–$39,640Middle half of workers, yearly
1,400People in this job in Kingsport-Bristol (TN)

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). It is about the same as the Tennessee median ($37,990).

Pay range for nursing assistants in Kingsport-Bristol (TN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.47$30,100
25% of workers$17.65$36,700
Half of workers (median)$18.05$37,550
75% of workers$19.06$39,640
90% of workers$21.02$43,710

Nursing Assistants pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$39,5107,420
Chattanooga$38,7902,420
Memphis$38,0104,930
Knoxville$38,0003,860
Morristown$37,620350
Kingsport-Bristol (this page)$37,5501,400
Clarksville$37,320620
Johnson City$37,3101,390
Cleveland$37,130440
Jackson$36,9001,080

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Kingsport-Bristol (TN)

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$76,730
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,760

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.