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Nursing Assistants Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

Official May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) pay data for nursing assistants in St. Louis, MO-IL — median, mean, and employment, sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Median annual pay
$39,110 / year
7.5% below the national median
$19.58
Mean hourly wage
$40,720
Mean annual wage
14,620
Jobs in St. Louis
$18.81
Median hourly wage
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Nursing Assistants pay in St. Louis, MO-IL: the full picture

Nursing Assistants in St. Louis, MO-IL earn a median of $39,110 per year ($18.81 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $40,720, across an estimated 14,620 jobs. That puts St. Louis 7.5% below the national median of $42,260 for nursing assistants.

MeasurePay
Mean hourly wage$19.58
Median annual wage$39,110
Mean annual wage$40,720
Median hourly wage$18.81
Total employment14,620

How St. Louis compares

Median annual pay for nursing assistants across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.

St. Louis
$39,110
San Jose
$56,840
San Francisco
$56,080
Seattle
$51,990
Oregon
$49,830
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a CNA make in St. Louis?
The median annual wage is $39,110 ($18.81/hour). The mean is $40,720 per year.
Is St. Louis a good place for nursing assistants pay-wise?
St. Louis pays 7.5% below the national median ($42,260), with about 14,620 jobs in the area.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.

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Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09. "Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less. "Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work (2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer, shift, experience, and certifications.