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Nursing Assistants

Provide or assist with basic patient care or support

Quick Facts

Wages:

Median wages for the broader occupation, Nursing Assistants, are $20.79 / hour.

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $20.79
Statewide median: $25.22

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Nursing Assistants *



Area Low Median High
U S
$17.34 $18.93 $22.07
Minnesota
$18.8 $20.79 $22.62
Central Minnesota
$18.17 $19.37 $21.97
Northeast Minnesota
$18.45 $19.52 $22.11