salary$37,510 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,670per year
Jobs in the area3,520people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Cape Coral?
Expensive. Rent of $2,339 a month takes 74.8% 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 Cape Coral, FL?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area is $37,510 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $35,500 and $45,670.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Cape Coral?
Typical rent of $2,339 a month takes 74.8% 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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area.