State Tested Nursing Assistant

State Tested Nursing Assistant Salary

$20.5K

$35K

$50.5K

$36,059

/year

$17.34

/hour

State Tested Nursing Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$36,059

Columbus

Ohio

$34,829

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    How much does a State Tested Nursing Assistant make?

    As of Aug 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a State Tested Nursing Assistant in the United States is $36,059 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.34 an hour. This is the equivalent of $693/week or $3,004/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $50,500 and as low as $20,500, the majority of State Tested Nursing Assistant salaries currently range between $30,000 (25th percentile) to $40,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $45,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a State Tested Nursing Assistant 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.

    A State Tested Nursing Assistant in your area makes on average $34,829 per year, or $1,230 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $36,059. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for State Tested Nursing Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for State Tested Nursing Assistant 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 State Tested Nursing Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a State Tested Nursing Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Two Rivers, WI, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $8,093 (22.4%), and Two Rivers, WI, furthers that trend with another $12,597 (34.9%) above the $36,059 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Two Rivers, WI, and Livermore, CA, , 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 a State Tested Nursing Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Two Rivers, WI

    $48,656

    $23.39

    Nome, AK

    $44,731

    $21.51

    Berkeley, CA

    $44,152

    $21.23

    Ojai, CA

    $43,989

    $21.15

    Sitka, AK

    $43,440

    $20.88

    San Francisco, CA

    $42,484

    $20.43

    Dalton, MA

    $42,394

    $20.38

    Santa Clara, CA

    $42,349

    $20.36

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $42,321

    $20.35

    Livermore, CA

    $42,297

    $20.34

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related State Tested Nursing Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the State Tested Nursing Assistant category.

    For example Quality Control Nurse jobs pay as much as $45,265 (125.5%) more than the average State Tested Nursing Assistant salary of $36,059. If you're qualified, finding work as a Quality Control Nurse may help you make more money than that of the average State Tested Nursing Assistant position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Quality Control Nurse

    $81,324

    $39.10

    Disability Nurse

    $80,321

    $38.62

    Work From Home Anthem Healthcare

    $74,081

    $35.62

    Assistant Activity Director

    $49,407

    $23.75

    Stna Instructor

    $36,059

    $17.34

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    Infographic detailing State Tested Nursing Assistant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $36,059 per year or $17.34 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.