salary$38,340 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,230per year
Jobs in the area5,870people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Grand Rapids?
Expensive. Rent of $1,751 a month takes 54.8% 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 Grand Rapids, MI?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area is $38,340 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $36,530 and $45,230.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Grand Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,751 a month takes 54.8% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area.