salary$40,510 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,670per year
Jobs in the area5,160people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Salt Lake City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 47.6% 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 Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $40,510 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $35,850 and $48,670.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 47.6% 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 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.