Healthcare Support Worker Salary
The short answer
The median pay for nursing assistants in the U.S. was $42,260 a year ($20.32 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $33,940 and $51,980.
Pay range
- Lower pay (10% earn less)
- $33,940
- Middle (median)
- $42,260
- Higher pay (10% earn more)
- $51,980
- Median per hour
- $20.32
Government category: Nursing Assistants. National figures for May 2025; pay in your area may be higher or lower.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare support worker make?
The median pay for nursing assistants in the U.S. was $42,260 a year ($20.32 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $33,940 and $51,980.
Can I earn this working part-time?
The figures above are for all workers, most of them full-time. Part-time pay is usually quoted per hour; the median hourly wage was $20.32. Check each listing for its exact pay and hours.