Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Tallahassee is 1,400.
  • Nursing Assistants in Tallahassee earn an average of $25,760 per year or $12.39 per hour.
  • The percentage of Florida Nursing Assistants who work in Tallahassee is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Tallahassee is less than 1%.

Rankings for Tallahassee

  • Ranks #24 in Florida for salary and #19 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #15 in Florida for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #495 in the nation for salary and #228 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #217 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Florida

Tallahassee Nursing Assistants earn an average of $25,760 or $12.39 per hour which is 13% less than the Florida average salary of $29,840.

AverageTallahasseeFlorida% Difference
Hourly Wage$12.39$14.35-13.66%
Annual Salary$25,760$29,840-13.67%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Tallahassee Nursing Assistants earn an average of $25,760 or $12.39 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageTallahasseeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$12.39$15.99-22.51%
Annual Salary$25,760$33,250-22.53%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Assistants in Tallahassee earns an average annual salary of $27,637 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $29,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Tallahassee is 7% less than the Florida average, which means Tallahassee residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Florida average.

  • Florida average salary is $29,840.
  • Florida cost-of-living adjusted salary is $29,630.
  • Tallahassee average salary is $25,760.
  • Tallahassee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $27,637.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Tallahassee$25,76093.21%$27,637
Florida$29,840100.71%$29,630
U.S.$33,250$33,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Tallahassee, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $23,370 and $28,820 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $30,230, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $20,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year140Under $20,400
15%2 – 4 years210$20,400 – $23,370
25%5 – 9 years350$23,370 – $25,680
25%10 – 14 years350$25,680 – $28,820
15%15 – 20 years210$25,680 – $30,230
10%20+ years140Above $30,230
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $25,760, Tallahassee Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($157,130), Nurse Practitioners ($107,440), Registered Nurses ($67,360), and LPNs ($45,170).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$157,130
Nurse Practitioners$107,440
Registered Nurses$67,360
LPNs$45,170
Nursing Assistants$25,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Tallahassee Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Tallahassee is 1,400.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $25,760 per year or $12.39 per hour in Tallahassee.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Tallahassee Nursing Assistants earn an average of $27,637 per year or $13 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Tallahassee are Nurse Anesthetists($157,130), Nurse Practitioners($107,440), Registered Nurses($67,360).


Additional Salary Reports for Nursing Assistants in Florida cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Nursing Assistants: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data