The average annual wage of the occupations is $39,610 and $19 per hour. 3 vocational programs could be taken for the Nursing Assistants career. Based on BLS data, a total of 1,351,760 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Nursing Assistants is $11,132. The average length of the programs is 580 hours and the average completion time is 8.71 months.
The following 3 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Nursing Assistants.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Aide | 34 | - | - | - | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 721 | $4,480 | $358 | 234 Hours | 4.71 Months |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | 93 | $17,783 | $1,994 | 926 Hours | 12.71 Months |
The following 16 occupations are related to Nursing Assistants.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 47,810 | $214,200 | $103 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 167K | $43,100 | $21 |
| Paramedics | 98,770 | $57,450 | $28 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 116K | $43,650 | $21 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 630K | $60,790 | $29 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Orderlies | 48,710 | $38,440 | $18 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 32,310 | $41,000 | $20 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 46,090 | $68,170 | $33 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 4,430 | $42,060 | $20 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
The following 666 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Nursing Assistants. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.