How much does a nursing assistant make in North Carolina?
$38,460a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in North Carolina. That is $18.49 an hour or $3,205 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.49
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 64,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,260Median: $38,460Highest 10%: $47,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,260 | $14.55 | |
| 25th | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| Median | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| 75th | $43,850 | $21.08 | |
| 90th | $47,080 | $22.63 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $40,560 |
| Asheville, NC | $40,170 |
| Raleigh, NC | $39,710 |
| Greenville, NC | $39,480 |
| Charlotte, NC | $39,430 |
| Burlington, NC | $39,090 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,990 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $38,660 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $38,540 |
| Greensboro, NC | $38,260 |
| Wilmington, NC | $37,710 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $37,650 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $37,530 |
| Hickory, NC | $37,430 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $36,930 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $35,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 33. Ohio | $39,010 |
| 34. South Dakota | $38,800 |
| 35. Idaho | $38,650 |
| 36. North Carolina | $38,460 |
| 37. Kentucky | $38,370 |
| 38. Indiana | $38,330 |
| 39. Kansas | $38,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $18.49 ($38,460 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $38,460 against $42,260 nationally, 9% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for nursing assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays nursing assistants the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $40,560 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.