Nursing Assistant salary in Virginia
What nursing assistants earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,200$20.77 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$37,020 – $46,930Top 10%: $50,980+
Jobs40,5801.06× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $45,730 | $21.99 | 25,520 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38,990 | $18.75 | 8,110 |
| Richmond, VA | $42,720 | $20.54 | 6,660 |
| Roanoke, VA | $38,960 | $18.73 | 2,430 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $38,800 | $18.65 | 1,740 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $44,140 | $21.22 | 1,610 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $44,750 | $21.52 | 1,550 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $37,550 | $18.05 | 1,400 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $43,660 | $20.99 | 1,300 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $39,970 | $19.22 | 810 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $37,850 | $18.20 | 760 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $39,880 | $19.17 | 730 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $42,490 | $20.43 | 640 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $44,090 | $21.20 | 630 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $38,830 | $18.67 | 540 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $45,130 Connecticut · $44,790 Arizona · $44,780 Pennsylvania · $44,590 Maryland · $43,240 Delaware · $42,030
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $80,670
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Virginia?
Nursing Assistants in Virginia earned a median of $43,200 a year ($20.77 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $37,020 to $46,930.
Where in Virginia do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $45,730.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.