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Nursing Assistants Salaries
in New Jersey, NJ
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $21.38 – $23.52
Average Annual Pay
Range: $44,470 – $48,917
Salaries for Nursing Assistants near New Jersey
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Alabama, AL
$16.50
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$24.51
9.2%Higher than Nursing Assistants in New Jersey, NJ
Arizona, AZ
$21.74
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Arkansas, AR
$16.84
25.0%Lower than Nursing Assistants in New Jersey, NJ
California, CA
$24.63
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How much do Nursing Assistants make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$19.08/hr
Range: $18.17 - $19.99
Annual Rate
$39,690
Range: $37,800 - $41,579
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.45/hr
Range: $21.38 - $23.52
Annual Rate
$46,694
Range: $44,470 - $48,917
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$25.82/hr
Range: $24.59 - $27.05
Annual Rate
$53,698
Range: $51,140 - $56,255
Nursing Assistants job description
Nursing Assistants professionals perform specialized duties that contribute to organizational success. They apply their skills and knowledge to meet job requirements and deliver quality results.
- •Perform assigned duties efficiently
- •Follow company policies and procedures
- •Collaborate with team members
- •Maintain quality standards
- •Report issues to supervisors
- •Complete required training
- •Job-specific technical skills
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Teamwork
- •Adaptability
- •Relevant experience or education
- •Ability to meet job requirements
- •Background check may be required
- •Reliable transportation

