Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 690.
  • Nursing Assistants in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $25,790 per year or $12.40 per hour.
  • The percentage of Missouri Nursing Assistants who work in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #12 in Missouri for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in Missouri for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #494 in the nation for salary and #485 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #369 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Missouri

Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $25,790 or $12.40 per hour which is 12% less than the Missouri average salary of $29,520.

AverageSouthwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan AreaMissouri% Difference
Hourly Wage$12.40$14.19-12.61%
Annual Salary$25,790$29,520-12.64%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $25,790 or $12.40 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageSouthwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$12.40$15.99-22.45%
Annual Salary$25,790$33,250-22.44%
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 Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $30,020 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $29,520. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Missouri average, which means Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.

  • Missouri average salary is $29,520.
  • Missouri cost-of-living adjusted salary is $31,917.
  • Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $25,790.
  • Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $30,020.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area$25,79085.91%$30,020
Missouri$29,52092.49%$31,917
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 Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $22,660 and $28,590 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $29,480, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $22,490, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year69Under $22,490
15%2 – 4 years104$22,490 – $22,660
25%5 – 9 years172$22,660 – $24,120
25%10 – 14 years172$24,120 – $28,590
15%15 – 20 years104$24,120 – $29,480
10%20+ years69Above $29,480
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 $25,790, Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($95,060), Registered Nurses ($59,070), and LPNs ($41,690).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$95,060
Registered Nurses$59,070
LPNs$41,690
Nursing Assistants$25,790
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 690.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $25,790 per year or $12.40 per hour in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $30,020 per year or $14 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Practitioners($95,060), Registered Nurses($59,070), LPNs($41,690).


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