salary$47,590 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$59,450per year
Jobs in the area26,130people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 78.5% 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 Boston, MA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $47,590 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $40,190 and $59,450.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 78.5% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.