salary$37,690 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,350per year
Jobs in the area12,000people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Orlando?
Expensive. Rent of $1,955 a month takes 62.2% 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 Orlando, FL?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area is $37,690 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,780 and $46,350.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Orlando?
Typical rent of $1,955 a month takes 62.2% 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area.