How much does a nursing assistant make in Columbia?
$41,290a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $19.85 an hour or $3,441 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.85
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 145 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 2,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,260Median: $41,290Highest 10%: $47,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,260 | $15.51 | |
| 25th | $35,930 | $17.27 | |
| Median | $41,290 | $19.85 | |
| 75th | $41,290 | $19.85 | |
| 90th | $47,530 | $22.85 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| Kansas City, MO | $39,710 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,110 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,650 |
| Springfield, MO | $36,180 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $36,080 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $35,900 |
| Joplin, MO | $34,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbia, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $19.85 ($41,290 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Columbia than the national average?
No: $41,290 against $42,260 nationally, 2% less.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $37,680, so Columbia pays 10% more.
Where does Columbia rank for nursing assistant pay?
145 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,530 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.