Nursing Assistants pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,400 or more. The middle half of nursing assistants in Huntington earn between $32,210 and $38,410.
- $30K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $38K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,890 | $3,074 | $17.74 |
| Median | $37,140 | $3,095 | $17.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,210 | $2,684 | $15.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,410 | $3,201 | $18.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nursing Assistants pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Nursing assistants in Huntington earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($37,490) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($42,700). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $42,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $36,890 | $37,140 | $29,600 | $45,400 | 1,950 |
| West Virginia | $37,490 | $36,720 | $31,060 | $45,290 | 9,390 |
| United States | $42,700 | $42,260 | $33,940 | $51,980 | 1,448,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Nursing Assistants salary after taxes in Huntington
On the average salary of $36,890, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $30,876 a year, or $2,573 a month and $1,188 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $31,256 | $2,605 |
| Working in WV | $30,876 | $2,573 |
| Working in KY | $30,648 | $2,554 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for nursing assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $36,890 buys what about $41,720 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Nursing Assistants salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 4th of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Wheeling pays the most ($37,740).
- Wheeling$37,740
- Morgantown$37,120
- Charleston$37,010
- Huntington$36,890
- Weirton$36,700
- Parkersburg$36,660
- Beckley$36,210
Highest-paying cities for nursing assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($59,370).
- San Jose, CA$59,370
- San Francisco, CA$56,700
- Seattle, WA$55,220
- Grants Pass, OR$52,720
- Portland, OR$52,660
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Nursing Assistants salary in Huntington: questions
How much do nursing assistants make an hour in Huntington?
$17.74 an hour on average, and $17.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nursing assistants salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nursing assistants take-home pay in Huntington?
About $30,876 a year ($2,573 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,890.
Do nursing assistants earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,700).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-1131; area Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.48, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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