salary$45,350 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$50,530per year
Jobs in the area5,930people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Las Vegas?
Expensive. Rent of $1,806 a month takes 47.8% 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 Las Vegas, NV?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area is $45,350 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $36,940 and $50,530.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Las Vegas?
Typical rent of $1,806 a month takes 47.8% 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 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area.