salary$35,470 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Birmingham, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$39,110per year
Jobs in the area6,380people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Birmingham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,291 a month takes 43.7% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Birmingham, AL?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Birmingham, AL area is $35,470 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $29,800 and $39,110.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Birmingham?
Typical rent of $1,291 a month takes 43.7% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Birmingham, AL metro area.