Nursing Assistants
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$42,260/yr
Typical range
$37,260 – $47,220
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Nursing Assistants does
You provide direct patient care under nursing supervision, assisting with activities like bathing, dressing, and hygiene in hospitals and care facilities. You also help with patient comfort, vital signs monitoring, and support nursing staff with routine tasks.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Medical Assistants — $45,690/yr
- Dental Assistants — $48,070/yr
- Phlebotomists — $45,230/yr
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — $38,150/yr
- Physical Therapist Assistants — $68,380/yr
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