salary$38,740 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,100per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,810per year
Jobs in the area2,220people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Davenport?
Expensive. Rent of $1,262 a month takes 39.1% 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 Davenport, IA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area is $38,740 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $36,100 and $46,810.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Davenport?
Typical rent of $1,262 a month takes 39.1% 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 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area.