May 2025 OEWS estimate
Nursing Assistant Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $46,940, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$46,940
Mean annual salary
$46,610
Employment estimate
45,850
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $46,940 |
| Mean annual salary | $46,610 |
| 10th percentile | $38,980 |
| 25th percentile | $42,940 |
| 50th percentile | $46,940 |
| 75th percentile | $49,060 |
| 90th percentile | $54,450 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $46,940
- U.S. median
- $42,260
- Difference
- 11.1%
What the data shows
- Nursing Assistants in Chicago, IL earn 11.1% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $42,940–$49,060.
- BLS estimates employment at 45,850 workers in this metro area.