Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $43,200 | $41,878 | +3% |
| Median hourly wage | $20.77 | $20.13 | +3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $42,730.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Virginia is $43,200, or about $20.77 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Virginia is +3% above the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Virginia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 40,580 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $43,200, Virginia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.