salary$39,510 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,870per year
Jobs in the area7,420people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Murfreesboro?
Expensive. Rent of $1,878 a month takes 57.0% 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 Murfreesboro, TN?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $39,510 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $34,250 and $49,870.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Murfreesboro?
Typical rent of $1,878 a month takes 57.0% 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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area.