salary$40,560 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,320per year
Jobs in the area4,830people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Durham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 53.2% 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 Durham, NC?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $40,560 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $36,830 and $49,320.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 53.2% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.