salary$38,010 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,760per year
Jobs in the area23,490people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Miami?
Expensive. Rent of $2,538 a month takes 80.1% 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 Miami, FL?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $38,010 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,670 and $47,760.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Miami?
Typical rent of $2,538 a month takes 80.1% 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.