salary$46,220 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,860per year
Jobs in the area30,680people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Philadelphia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 47.1% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $46,220 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $38,600 and $49,860.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 47.1% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.