salary$39,430 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,050per year
Jobs in the area13,580people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Charlotte?
Expensive. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 57.2% 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 Charlotte, NC?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area is $39,430 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $33,730 and $49,050.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Charlotte?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 57.2% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area.