Nursing Assistant Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Nursing Assistants in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area earn a median $43,080 a year — 2% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $35,472 take-home, or $2,956 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,990
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,671
- Medicare (1.45%)$625
- Pennsylvania income tax$1,323
- Take-home pay$35,472
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 3.07% state
Living in Pittsburgh? City residents also pay Pittsburgh’s 1% city + 2% school district — about $1,292 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $34,180 ($2,848 a month). Choose “Pittsburgh” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Nursing Assistant pay by experience in Pittsburgh, PA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,990 | $18.26 | $31,539 | $2,628 |
| 25th percentile | $38,800 | $18.65 | $32,165 | $2,680 |
| Median (50th) | $43,080 | $20.71 | $35,472 | $2,956 |
| 75th percentile | $45,900 | $22.07 | $37,652 | $3,138 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $47,620 | $22.89 | $38,981 | $3,248 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Pennsylvania resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $43,080 buys in Pittsburgh, PA
Prices in Pittsburgh, PA are 5.3% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 28% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median nursing assistant's $35,472 take-home pay has the buying power of $37,469 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Nursing Assistant jobs are about as common in Pittsburgh, PA as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.17).
Best-paying cities for nursing assistants, adjusted for cost of living
Pittsburgh, PA ranks #19 of 113 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $56,840 | $45,652 | $41,343 |
| 2 | Spokane, WA | $47,240 | $40,137 | $39,999 |
| 3 | Des Moines, IA | $43,940 | $36,468 | $39,768 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $51,990 | $43,954 | $39,551 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $56,080 | $45,097 | $39,007 |
| 6 | Milwaukee, WI | $45,690 | $37,663 | $38,853 |
| 7 | Scranton, PA | $43,980 | $36,168 | $38,659 |
| 8 | Las Vegas, NV | $45,350 | $38,619 | $38,536 |
| 19 | Pittsburgh, PA | $43,080 | $35,472 | $37,469 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 113 metros →
Nursing Assistant salaries elsewhere in Pennsylvania
- Scranton, PA — $43,980
- Lancaster, PA — $44,890
- Philadelphia, PA — $46,220
- Harrisburg, PA — $43,940
- Allentown, PA — $44,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median nursing assistant salary in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $43,080 a year, or about $20.71 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $38,800 and $45,900.
What is a nursing assistant’s take-home pay in Pittsburgh, PA?
On the median $43,080 salary, a single filer living in Pennsylvania takes home about $35,472 a year ($2,956 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,323 in Pennsylvania taxes in 2026.
Is Pittsburgh, PA a good place to work as a nursing assistant?
Pay here is 2% above the national median of $42,260. Local prices are 5.3% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $37,469 would in a typical U.S. city. Pittsburgh, PA ranks #19 of 113 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Pittsburgh, PA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,058 a month ($1,281 for two bedrooms) — 36% of a median nursing assistant’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
- Medical Assistant — $42,840
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $29,250