salary$41,670 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,940per year
Jobs in the area4,970people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Dayton?
Expensive. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 32.8% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $41,670 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $36,430 and $44,940.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 32.8% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.