salary$42,770 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,940per year
Jobs in the area13,580people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Columbia?
Expensive. Rent of $2,291 a month takes 64.3% 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 Columbia, MD?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $42,770 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $35,180 and $47,940.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $2,291 a month takes 64.3% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.