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Nursing Assistant Salary in Washington (2026)

$49,180 /year median

$23.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,696/year ($3,475/month) for a single filer

Nursing Assistant pay range in Washington

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
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

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Washington paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

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.