salary$51,990 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$67,280per year
Jobs in the area16,530people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Seattle?
Expensive. Rent of $2,273 a month takes 52.5% 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 Seattle, WA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $51,990 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $46,060 and $67,280.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Seattle?
Typical rent of $2,273 a month takes 52.5% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.