Nursing Assistants Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: $45,730 Median Pay (May 2025 estimates)

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Median annual pay

$45,730 / year

8.2% above the national median

$21.70

Mean hourly wage

$45,130

Mean annual wage

25,520

Jobs in Washington

$21.99

Median hourly wage

Nursing Assistants pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: the full picture

Nursing Assistants in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV earn a median of $45,730 per year ($21.99 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $45,130, across an estimated 25,520 jobs. That puts Washington 8.2% above the national median of $42,260 for nursing assistants.

Measure	Pay
Mean hourly wage	$21.70
Median annual wage	$45,730
Mean annual wage	$45,130
Median hourly wage	$21.99
Total employment	25,520

How Washington compares

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

Washington

$45,730

San Jose

$56,840

San Francisco

$56,080

Seattle

$51,990

Oregon

$49,830

Frequently asked questions

How much does a CNA make in Washington?

The median annual wage is $45,730 ($21.99/hour). The mean is $45,130 per year.

Is Washington a good place for nursing assistants pay-wise?

Washington pays 8.2% above the national median ($42,260), with about 25,520 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.