salary$37,530 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Fayetteville, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,990per year
Jobs in the area2,130people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Fayetteville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,530 a month takes 48.9% 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 Fayetteville, NC?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Fayetteville, NC area is $37,530 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $28,660 and $44,990.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Fayetteville?
Typical rent of $1,530 a month takes 48.9% 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 Fayetteville, NC metro area.