Nursing Assistant salary in Washington
What nursing assistants earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,180$23.65 per hour
vs U.S.+16%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$46,980 – $57,930Top 10%: $62,660+
Jobs30,2700.91× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,990 | $25.00 | 16,530 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $50,350 | $24.21 | 8,890 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $47,240 | $22.71 | 2,780 |
| Yakima, WA | $47,080 | $22.63 | 1,320 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $48,180 | $23.16 | 1,170 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $48,060 | $23.11 | 1,060 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $48,060 | $23.11 | 1,040 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $46,320 | $22.27 | 1,010 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $49,160 | $23.63 | 850 |
| Bellingham, WA | $48,040 | $23.10 | 790 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $49,020 | $23.57 | 500 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $47,830 | $23.00 | 440 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $48,520 | $23.33 | 440 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $38,870 | $18.69 | 350 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $47,990 | $23.07 | 290 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Oregon · $49,830 New York · $48,590 New Hampshire · $47,870 California · $47,630 Colorado · $47,380 Vermont · $47,130
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170 Physical Therapists · $105,950
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Washington?
Nursing Assistants in Washington earned a median of $49,180 a year ($23.65 an hour) in May 2025, 16% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $46,980 to $57,930.
Where in Washington do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $51,990.
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.