Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Arizona | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $44,780 | $41,878 | +7% |
| Median hourly wage | $21.53 | $20.13 | +7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $44,469.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Arizona is $44,780, or about $21.53 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Arizona is +7% above the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Arizona typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 20,320 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $44,780, Arizona offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.