Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $49,180 | $41,878 | +17% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.64 | $20.13 | +17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $45,963.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Washington is $49,180, or about $23.64 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Washington is +17% above the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Washington typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 30,270 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $49,180, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.