salary$34,320 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$38,220per year
Jobs in the area3,660people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford New Orleans?
Expensive. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 52.7% 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 New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $34,320 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,690 and $38,220.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 52.7% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.