salary$37,070 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,190per year
Jobs in the area2,760people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Palm Bay?
Expensive. Rent of $1,870 a month takes 60.5% 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 Palm Bay, FL?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area is $37,070 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,110 and $44,190.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Palm Bay?
Typical rent of $1,870 a month takes 60.5% 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area.