Nursing Assistants pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for nursing assistants is $23.65 an hour ($49,180 a year). About 30,270 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($42,260). Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.43 | $42,500 |
| 25% of workers | $22.59 | $46,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.65 | $49,180 |
| 75% of workers | $27.85 | $57,930 |
| 90% of workers | $30.13 | $62,660 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $51,990 | 16,530 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $49,160 | 850 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $49,020 | 500 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $48,520 | 440 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $48,060 | 1,060 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $48,060 | 1,040 |
| Bellingham | $48,040 | 790 |
| Walla Walla | $47,990 | 290 |
| Longview-Kelso | $47,830 | 440 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $47,240 | 2,780 |
| Yakima | $47,080 | 1,320 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $124,200 |
| Medical Assistants | $59,290 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $83,150 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $156,100 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $52,690 |
| Paramedics | $104,310 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $39,500 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $47,730 |
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