Nursing Assistants
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$39,430
~$19/hr · ~$3,286/mo
US Jobs
1.5M
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core duties of nursing assistants and orderlies—such as bathing, dressing, and physically transferring patients—are highly manual and require real-time human presence in unpredictable physical environments. While AI may assist with peripheral tasks like recording vital signs or scheduling, the primary work product is physical care and interpersonal support, which remains largely insulated from AI automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND-MNBEST VALUE | $45,120 | Below avg (85.9) | $52,521 |
| Bangor, ME | $46,600 | Below avg (92.3) | $50,465 |
| Rochester, MN | $46,910 | Below avg (93.0) | $50,464 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $46,090 | Below avg (91.6) | $50,305 |
| Bismarck, ND | $44,890 | Below avg (89.4) | $50,238 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $45,660 | Below avg (90.9) | $50,233 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $56,220 | Above avg (113.1) | $49,726 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $43,050 | Below avg (87.2) | $49,380 |
| Boulder, CO | $49,390 | Average (100.6) | $49,089 |
| Carson City, NV | $46,560 | Below avg (94.9) | $49,068 |
| Mankato, MN | $42,720 | Below avg (87.6) | $48,741 |
| Vineland, NJ | $45,640 | Below avg (93.9) | $48,597 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $43,720 | Below avg (90.7) | $48,201 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $48,300 | Average (100.7) | $47,976 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $44,800 | Below avg (93.5) | $47,907 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Varies by employer
10-Year Growth
+2% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$19/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,286/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)