Nursing Assistants Salary in Pennsylvania
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for nursing assistants in Pennsylvania was $44,590 +5.5% vs national
Pennsylvania vs United States
| Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $44,590 | $42,260 |
| Median hourly | $21.44 | $20.32 |
| Employment | 67,740 | 1,448,910 |
| Location quotient | 1.2 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Pennsylvania) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
How to interpret these figures
The median wage in Pennsylvania is 5.5% above the national median — a difference of about $2,330 per year for a typical worker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average nursing assistants salary in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage in Pennsylvania is $44,590 ($21.44 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does Pennsylvania compare to the national average for nursing assistants?
The Pennsylvania median of $44,590 is 5.5% higher than the U.S. median of $42,260.
How many nursing assistants work in Pennsylvania?
Approximately 67,740 are employed in Pennsylvania, per BLS OES.