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Nursing Assistant Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$21.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,639/year ($3,053/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 67,740 Nursing Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $44,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,639 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,171 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,411 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,369 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,639 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,053 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Pennsylvania is $44,590 per year ($21.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,270 and $46,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $44,590, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $36,639 per year ($3,053 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 67,740 Nursing Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.