Assistant In Nursing

Assistant In Nursing Salary

$22K

$36K

$54K

$37,838

/year

$18.19

/hour

Assistant In Nursing Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$37,838

Columbus

Ohio

$36,548

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    How much does an Assistant In Nursing make?

    As of Aug 10, 2026, the average annual pay for an Assistant In Nursing in the United States is $37,838 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.19 an hour. This is the equivalent of $727/week or $3,153/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $54,000 and as low as $22,000, the majority of Assistant In Nursing salaries currently range between $31,500 (25th percentile) to $41,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $49,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Assistant In Nursing varies greatly (by as much as 10000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Assistant In Nursing in your area makes on average $36,548 per year, or $1,290 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $37,838. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Assistant In Nursing salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Assistant In Nursing jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Assistant In Nursing Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Assistant In Nursing job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Haines Junction, YT, and Duncan, BC, close behind in the second and third positions. Duncan, BC, beats the national average by $17,937 (47.4%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $18,904 (50.0%) above the $37,838 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Assistant In Nursing appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Kentville, NS, and Chilliwack, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Assistant In Nursing role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $56,742

    $27.28

    Haines Junction, YT

    $56,155

    $27.00

    Duncan, BC

    $55,775

    $26.81

    Oak Bay, BC

    $55,673

    $26.77

    Victoria, BC

    $55,437

    $26.65

    Alberton, PE

    $54,920

    $26.40

    Saint John, NB

    $54,412

    $26.16

    West Kelowna, BC

    $54,288

    $26.10

    Dauphin, MB

    $53,683

    $25.81

    Chilliwack, BC

    $53,682

    $25.81

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Assistant In Nursing Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Assistant In Nursing salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $37,838 per year or $18.19 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.