U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Nursing Assistant

Job-title file

Nursing Assistant

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

363 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $46,466, below the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 363
Total payroll: $16.9M
Role median: $46,466
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$35,499$57,813+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 363 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Nursing Assistant pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Nursing Assistants — about 1,448,910 people — is $42,260. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $46,466 for this role, 10% above that figure — about the 71st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health and Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,940

$37,260

$42,260

$47,220

$51,980

Department of Health and Human Services median · $46,466

The bar is the range of annual wages for Nursing Assistants across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Health and Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 362 of 363 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health and Human Services is $46,466, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Nursing Assistant is held in 4 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $46,466 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Veterans Affairs

$52,447 · 14,880

Armed Forces Retirement Home

$47,490 · 75

Department of Interior

$42,398 · 1

Median total compensation for the Nursing Assistant role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Nursing Assistant beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $52,287 ranks #3 of 5. See Nursing Assistant across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$142,595 · 52

Massachusetts

$62,769 · 8

District of Columbia

$51,291 · 102

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$15,618 · 104

Median total compensation for comparable Nursing Assistantroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Dustin Finney

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Dustin Finney serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Claremore, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,117. They are classified at grade 06.

Laverne Begay

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,991

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,991
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,991
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laverne Begay holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,991. Their pay grade is 05.

Verna Begay

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,991

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,991
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,991
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Verna Begay is a Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $43,991. They are classified at grade 05.

Charley Endito

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,991

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,991
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,991
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charley Endito holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,991. Their pay grade is 05.

Merlinda Lee

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,991

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,991
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,991
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Merlinda Lee serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Gallup, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,991. They are classified at grade 05.

Carvella Lucio

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,991

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,991
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,991
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carvella Lucio works as a Nursing Assistant for Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. Carvella earned $43,991 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Donna Martinez

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,991

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,991
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,991
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donna Martinez holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,991. Their pay grade is 05.

Thomasina Williams

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,991

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,991
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,991
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thomasina Williams is a Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $43,991. They are classified at grade 05.

Vanessa Tsosie

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,991

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,991
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,991
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Vanessa Tsosie holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,991. Their pay grade is 05.

Candice Yazzie

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,991

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,991
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Dulce
Work county: Rio Arriba
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,991
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350255039
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Candice Yazzie serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Dulce, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,991. They are classified at grade 05.

Crow Big

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,624

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,624
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Rapid City
Work county: Pennington
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,343
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462250103
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Crow Big serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,624. They are classified at grade 04.

Patricia Foster

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,624

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,624
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,343
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Foster works as a Nursing Assistant for Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Patricia earned $43,624 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Quills WhiteMay be multiple

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,624

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Browning
Work county: Glacier
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,343
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300170035
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

This Nursing Assistant record at Department of Health and Human Services for Quills White may represent several individuals, totaling $43,624 in 2024.

Trena Shorty

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Trena Shorty serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,533. They are classified at grade 05.

Daniel Allen

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Chinle
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Allen is a Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Chinle, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $43,533. They are classified at grade 05.

Desiree Barber

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Desiree Barber is a Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $43,533. They are classified at grade 05.

Rosetta Begay

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rosetta Begay is a Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $43,533. They are classified at grade 05.

Leonard Blackhorse

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Leonard Blackhorse serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,533. They are classified at grade 05.

Veronica Blackhat

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Veronica Blackhat holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,533. Their pay grade is 05.

Valencia Brown

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Teec Nos Pos
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040495001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Valencia Brown serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,533. They are classified at grade 05.

Jeanette Clah

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeanette Clah holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,533. Their pay grade is 05.

Katrinda Curley

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Katrinda Curley serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,533. They are classified at grade 05.

Xuxua Garnenez

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Xuxua Garnenez works as a Nursing Assistant for Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Xuxua earned $43,533 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Reggie Guy

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Chinle
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Reggie Guy serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Chinle, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,533. They are classified at grade 05.

Lillana Jake

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Chinle
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Lillana Jake serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Chinle, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,533. They are classified at grade 05.

Nicole Yazzie

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicole Yazzie is a Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $43,533. They are classified at grade 05.

Stephanie Howard

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Howard works as a Nursing Assistant for Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Stephanie earned $43,533 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.