salary$39,110 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,890per year
Jobs in the area14,620people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford St. Louis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 39.8% 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 St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $39,110 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $35,300 and $46,890.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 39.8% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.