How much does a nursing assistant make in Nevada?
$45,490a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Nevada. That is $21.87 an hour or $3,791 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.87
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,940Median: $45,490Highest 10%: $50,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| 25th | $39,100 | $18.80 | |
| Median | $45,490 | $21.87 | |
| 75th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 90th | $50,680 | $24.37 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Carson City, NV | $46,880 |
| Reno, NV | $46,760 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $45,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 14. Alaska | $46,370 |
| 15. Illinois | $45,960 |
| 16. North Dakota | $45,820 |
| 17. Nevada | $45,490 |
| 18. Hawaii | $45,350 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $45,130 |
| 20. Connecticut | $44,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $21.87 ($45,490 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $45,490 against $42,260 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Nevada rank for nursing assistant pay?
Nevada ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays nursing assistants the most?
Carson City, NV, with a median of $46,880 a year.
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.