salary$42,720 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Richmond, VA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,390per year
Jobs in the area6,660people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Richmond?
Expensive. Rent of $1,644 a month takes 46.2% 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 Richmond, VA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Richmond, VA area is $42,720 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $33,910 and $48,390.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Richmond?
Typical rent of $1,644 a month takes 46.2% 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 Richmond, VA metro area.