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Nursing Assistant Salary in Florida (2026)
$18.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,319/year ($2,693/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 96,960 Nursing Assistant jobs in Florida (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $37,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $32,319 — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,321 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,870 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,319 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,693 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Florida?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Florida is $37,510 per year ($18.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,040 and $42,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Florida?
- On the median salary of $37,510, a single filer in Florida takes home about $32,319 per year ($2,693 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 96,960 Nursing Assistant jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.