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Nursing Assistant Salary in Washington (2026)
$23.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,696/year ($3,475/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 30,270 Nursing Assistant jobs in Washington (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $49,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $41,696 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $49,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,722 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,762 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,696 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,475 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Washington?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Washington is $49,180 per year ($23.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,980 and $57,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Washington?
- On the median salary of $49,180, a single filer in Washington takes home about $41,696 per year ($3,475 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 30,270 Nursing Assistant jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.