Nursing Assistants Salary in Nevada
The median for nursing assistants in Nevada is $45,490 a year, somewhat above the national $42,260 (+8%); the state ranks 17th of 51 states by median. That is 5% less than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, Oregon and California pay more (up to $49,830 in Oregon) and Arizona, Utah and Idaho pay less (down to $38,650 in Idaho). Nevada employs 8,100 nursing assistants, 5.22 per 1,000 jobs, the 39th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.56 means it is less common in Nevada than nationally.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $17.76 | $18.80 | $21.87 | $23.07 | $24.37 | $21.59 | 8,100 | 5.22 | 0.56 |
| Annual | $36,940 | $39,100 | $45,490 | $47,990 | $50,680 | $44,900 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.32 | $17.91 | $20.32 | $22.70 | $24.99 | $20.53 | 1,448,910 | – | – |
| Annual | $33,940 | $37,260 | $42,260 | $47,220 | $51,980 | $42,700 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 17th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 39th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.56
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.22
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada publish a row for nursing assistants, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $22.54 | $46,880 | $39,980 | $57,350 | 340 | 10.76 | 1.15 |
| Reno, NV | $22.48 | $46,760 | $37,540 | $51,640 | 1,430 | 5.18 | 0.56 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $21.81 | $45,350 | $36,940 | $50,530 | 5,930 | 5.21 | 0.56 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $20.30 | $42,220 | $36,420 | $49,990 | 390 | 4.32 | 0.46 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $21.87 | $45,490 | 8,100 | 0.56 |
| Arizona | $21.53 | $44,780 | 20,320 | 0.67 |
| California | $22.90 | $47,630 | 110,060 | 0.65 |
| Idaho | $18.58 | $38,650 | 7,910 | 0.99 |
| Oregon | $23.96 | $49,830 | 14,800 | 0.81 |
| Utah | $19.15 | $39,840 | 12,260 | 0.76 |
See the national page for Nursing Assistants (every state ranked) and the Nevada wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Nevada estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.