Nursing Assistants
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
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Employment
Where do Nursing Assistants most often work?
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 39,285 new Nursing Assistants to meet market demand between 2016-2026. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 1,513,200 | 1,648,600 | 135,400 | 8.9% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | 32,655 | 34,546 | 1,891 | 5.8% |
| Central Minnesota | 3,186 | 3,277 | 91 | 2.9% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 2,560 | 2,726 | 166 | 6.5% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 4,437 | 4,804 | 367 | 8.3% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 3,851 | 3,945 | 94 | 2.4% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 3,332 | 3,289 | -43 | -1.3% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 15,436 | 16,470 | 1,034 | 6.7% |
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