salary$39,710 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,740per year
Jobs in the area6,420people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Cary?
Expensive. Rent of $2,050 a month takes 61.9% 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 Cary, NC?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $39,710 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $30,660 and $47,740.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Cary?
Typical rent of $2,050 a month takes 61.9% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.