salary$39,010 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,710per year
Jobs in the area13,060people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Cleveland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 39.3% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Cleveland, OH area is $39,010 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $35,480 and $46,710.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 39.3% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.