salary$37,470 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,970per year
Jobs in the area15,120people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Tampa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,216 a month takes 71.0% 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 Tampa, FL?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $37,470 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $35,000 and $45,970.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Tampa?
Typical rent of $2,216 a month takes 71.0% 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.