Nursing Assistants Salary in Arizona
Median annual wage in Arizona: $44,780 +6.0% vs national
Arizona vs United States
| Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $44,780 | $42,260 |
| Median hourly | $21.53 | $20.32 |
| Employment | 20,320 | 1,448,910 |
| Location quotient | 0.67 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Arizona) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Reading the data
Employment density in Arizona is 0.67x the national average — a below-average concentration of these roles in the local economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average nursing assistants salary in Arizona?
The median annual wage in Arizona is $44,780 ($21.53 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Arizona compare to the national average for nursing assistants?
The Arizona median of $44,780 is 6.0% higher than the U.S. median of $42,260.
How many nursing assistants work in Arizona?
Approximately 20,320 are employed in Arizona, per BLS OES.