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Nursing Assistant Salary in Arizona (2026)
$21.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,444/year ($3,120/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,320 Nursing Assistant jobs in Arizona (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $44,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,444 — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
| Gross (median) | $44,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,194 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,426 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$717 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,444 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,120 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Arizona?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Arizona is $44,780 per year ($21.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,320 and $46,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $44,780, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $37,444 per year ($3,120 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 20,320 Nursing Assistant jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.