salary$42,560 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Tucson, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$56,560per year
Jobs in the area3,500people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Tucson?
Expensive. Rent of $1,358 a month takes 38.3% 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 Tucson, AZ?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Tucson, AZ area is $42,560 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $35,270 and $56,560.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Tucson?
Typical rent of $1,358 a month takes 38.3% 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 Tucson, AZ metro area.