salary$38,660 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$32,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,630per year
Jobs in the area4,450people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Winston-Salem?
Expensive. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 45.2% 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $38,660 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $32,510 and $45,630.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 45.2% 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 Winston-Salem, NC metro area.