salary$37,710 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Wilmington, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,100per year
Jobs in the area2,390people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Wilmington?
Expensive. Rent of $1,730 a month takes 55.1% 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 Wilmington, NC?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Wilmington, NC area is $37,710 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $29,710 and $47,100.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Wilmington?
Typical rent of $1,730 a month takes 55.1% 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 Wilmington, NC metro area.