salary$44,740 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$53,050per year
Jobs in the area2,930people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Springfield?
Expensive. Rent of $1,458 a month takes 39.1% 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 Springfield, MA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Springfield, MA area is $44,740 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $38,140 and $53,050.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,458 a month takes 39.1% 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 Springfield, MA metro area.