Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Nursing Assistants

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Oregon$49,830
  2. 2Washington$49,180
  3. 3New York$48,590
  4. 4New Hampshire$47,870
  5. 5District of Columbia$47,700
  6. 6California$47,630
  7. 7Colorado$47,380
  8. 8Vermont$47,130
  9. 9Maine$47,070
  10. 10New Jersey$46,830
  11. 11Minnesota$46,680
  12. 12Massachusetts$46,680
  13. 13Rhode Island$46,440
  14. 14Alaska$46,370
  15. 15Illinois$45,960