salary$49,110 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,460per year
Jobs in the area10,350people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Centennial?
Expensive. Rent of $2,264 a month takes 55.3% 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 Centennial, CO?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $49,110 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $41,910 and $57,460.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Centennial?
Typical rent of $2,264 a month takes 55.3% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.