Nursing Assistants pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for nursing assistants is $20.77 an hour ($43,200 a year). About 40,580 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($42,260). Virginia ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.17 | $31,560 |
| 25% of workers | $17.80 | $37,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.77 | $43,200 |
| 75% of workers | $22.56 | $46,930 |
| 90% of workers | $24.51 | $50,980 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $44,140 | 1,610 |
| Lynchburg | $43,660 | 1,300 |
| Richmond | $42,720 | 6,660 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $42,490 | 640 |
| Winchester | $39,970 | 810 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $38,990 | 8,110 |
| Roanoke | $38,960 | 2,430 |
| Harrisonburg | $38,830 | 540 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $37,850 | 760 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,600 |
| Medical Assistants | $44,740 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,920 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,810 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,420 |
| Paramedics | $60,480 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $33,390 |
| Surgical Assistants | $78,910 |
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