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Nursing Assistant Salary in Virginia (2026)
$20.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,168/year ($2,931/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 40,580 Nursing Assistant jobs in Virginia (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $43,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,168 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $43,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,004 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,305 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,723 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,168 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,931 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Virginia?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Virginia is $43,200 per year ($20.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,020 and $46,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $43,200, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $35,168 per year ($2,931 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 40,580 Nursing Assistant jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.