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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Lottie Dallas

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Polacca
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040382017
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lottie Dallas holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Polacca, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,000. Their pay grade is 06.

Janya Johnson

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Janya Johnson holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,000. Their pay grade is 06.

Shawna Smith

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shawna Smith holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Claremore, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,000. Their pay grade is 06.

Mallory Martin

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,604

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,604
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mallory Martin holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,604. Their pay grade is 05.

Shawn Harvey

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,604

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,604
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shawn Harvey is a Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $49,604. They are classified at grade 05.

Elouise Larue

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,604

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,604
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elouise Larue is a Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $49,604. They are classified at grade 05.

Michelle Ross

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,604

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,604
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Ross works as a Nursing Assistant for Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. Michelle earned $49,604 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Lauren Buffalohead

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,322

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,322
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,322
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lauren Buffalohead holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,322. Their pay grade is 05.

Vonda Jones

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,322

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,322
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,322
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Vonda Jones works as a Nursing Assistant for Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. Vonda earned $49,322 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Barbara Jim-Tabaha

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,322

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,322
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,322
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Barbara Jim-Tabaha works as a Nursing Assistant for Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. Barbara earned $49,322 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Mildred Sandoval

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,322

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,322
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,322
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Mildred Sandoval serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Gallup, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,322. They are classified at grade 05.

Mary Vicenti

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,322

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,322
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,322
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Vicenti works as a Nursing Assistant for Department of Health and Human Services based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mary earned $49,322 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Antenette Billy

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,040

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,040
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Antenette Billy holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,040. Their pay grade is 06.

Henrietta Burbank

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,040

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,040
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
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, Henrietta Burbank serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Gallup, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,040. They are classified at grade 06.

Gabriel Vallo

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,040

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,040
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Gabriel Vallo serves as a Nursing Assistant based in Gallup, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,040. They are classified at grade 06.

Jessica Pittman

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jessica Pittman is a Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Claremore, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Megan Walker

Nursing Assistant/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0621
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Megan Walker holds the role of Nursing Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services based in Claremore, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,025. Their pay grade is 07.