salary$45,290 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$59,040per year
Jobs in the area13,550people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Tempe?
Expensive. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 51.7% 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 Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $45,290 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $37,280 and $59,040.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 51.7% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.