salary$37,860 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Yuma, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,240per year
Jobs in the area500people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Yuma?
Expensive. Rent of $1,632 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 Yuma, AZ?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Yuma, AZ area is $37,860 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $36,170 and $47,240.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Yuma?
Typical rent of $1,632 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 Yuma, AZ metro area.