salary$48,320 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,310per year
Jobs in the area1,540people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Eugene?
Expensive. Rent of $1,607 a month takes 39.9% 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 Eugene, OR?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area is $48,320 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $40,530 and $61,310.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Eugene?
Typical rent of $1,607 a month takes 39.9% 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 Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area.