How much does a nursing assistant make in Alexandria?
$30,650a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $14.74 an hour or $2,554 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.74
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 376 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,730Median: $30,650Highest 10%: $37,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,730 | $13.33 | |
| 25th | $28,840 | $13.87 | |
| Median | $30,650 | $14.74 | |
| 75th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| 90th | $37,390 | $17.98 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| New Orleans, LA | $34,320 |
| Slidell, LA | $34,050 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $33,850 |
| Hammond, LA | $33,010 |
| Shreveport, LA | $32,160 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $31,220 |
| Houma, LA | $30,140 |
| Lafayette, LA | $29,960 |
| Monroe, LA | $29,880 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $62,530 |
| Dental Assistant | $43,270 |
| Phlebotomist | $35,440 |
| Medical Assistant | $34,290 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $28,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $22,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $14.74 ($30,650 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $30,650 against $42,260 nationally, 27% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $30,510, so Alexandria pays 0% more.
Where does Alexandria rank for nursing assistant pay?
376 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,390 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.