Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant make?

Updated Sep 21, 2023

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$44,847 / yrTotal Pay
$43,211 / yrBase Pay
$1,636 / yrAdditional Pay

$44,847

 / yr
$30K$68K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Certified Nursing Assistant is $44,847 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $43,211 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,636 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Certified Nursing Assistant

$44,847 /yr
Certified Nursing Assistant
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Certified Nursing Assistant III
$87,560 /yr
Adjunct Certified Nursing Assistant
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Job TitleSalary
Certified Nursing Assistant$44,847 /yr
Certified Nursing Assistant III
Adjunct Certified Nursing Assistant$87,560 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Certified Nursing Assistant in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Certified Nursing Assistant in United States. Employers include ArchCare, Mount Sinai Health System and Stanford Health Care.

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ArchCare
ArchCare
$46,413/yr
177 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Certified Nursing Assistant in United States

1ArchCare$46,413
2Mount Sinai Health System$45,589
3Stanford Health Care$43,681
4NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital$42,786
5Northwell Health$42,724
6Swedish$42,236
7Dignity Health$42,138
8Kaiser Permanente$42,084
9Nursefinders$41,676
10Prime Healthcare Services$41,618
Total Pay Trajectory

For Certified Nursing Assistant

$44,847 /yr
Certified Nursing Assistant
No Salary Reports
Certified Nursing Assistant III
$87,560 /yr
Adjunct Certified Nursing Assistant
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Certified Nursing Assistant?

Job TitleSalary
Certified Nursing Assistant$44,847 /yr
Certified Nursing Assistant III
Adjunct Certified Nursing Assistant$87,560 /yr

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ProMedica Senior Care
3.3
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 61 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Brookdale Senior Living
3.4
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 41 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Genesis Healthcare
2.9
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 40 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
US Department of Veterans Affairs
3.7
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 37 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Life Care Centers of America
3.1
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 33 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
BrightStar Care
3.8
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 31 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Providence
3.6
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 29 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr

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Maxim Healthcare Services
3.6
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 25 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Golden LivingCenters
3
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 22 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Beaumont Health
3.3
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 22 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Kindred Hospitals
3.2
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 22 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
PruittHealth
3.6
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 19 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Advocate Aurora Health
3.8
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 19 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
UW Health
3.7
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 19 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
3.4
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 19 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Banner Health
3.3
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 16 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Right at Home
3.7
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 16 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
UNC Health
3.7
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 15 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Kaiser Permanente
3.9
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 15 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Ascension
3.4
Certified Nursing AssistantSee 14 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
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Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries

Job TitleSalary
ProMedica Senior Care Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 61 salaries reported$18/hr
Brookdale Senior Living Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 41 salaries reported$17/hr
Genesis Healthcare Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 40 salaries reported$18/hr
US Department of Veterans Affairs Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 37 salaries reported$19/hr
Life Care Centers of America Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 33 salaries reported$17/hr
BrightStar Care Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 31 salaries reported$18/hr
Providence Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 29 salaries reported$19/hr
Maxim Healthcare Services Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 25 salaries reported$19/hr
Golden LivingCenters Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 22 salaries reported$17/hr
Beaumont Health Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 22 salaries reported$18/hr
Kindred Hospitals Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 22 salaries reported$18/hr
PruittHealth Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 19 salaries reported$17/hr
Advocate Aurora Health Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 19 salaries reported$18/hr
UW Health Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 19 salaries reported$18/hr
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 19 salaries reported$17/hr
Banner Health Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 16 salaries reported$18/hr
Right at Home Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 16 salaries reported$17/hr
UNC Health Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 15 salaries reported$18/hr
Kaiser Permanente Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 15 salaries reported$20/hr
Ascension Certified Nursing Assistant salaries - 14 salaries reported$17/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Certified Nursing Assistant in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Certified Nursing Assistant in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $41,230, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $40,433, Healthcare with a median total pay of $37,699, Insurance with a median total pay of $37,487, and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $36,058.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$41,230

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$40,433

    6% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$37,699

    0% Lower than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$37,487

    1% Lower than other industries

  • Nonprofit & NGONonprofit & NGO$36,058

    5% Lower than other industries

Human Resources & Staffing

Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Certified Nursing Assistant are Nursefinders and Cross Country Medical Staffing Network.

NursefindersNursefinders$41,676/yr

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

$18 | $1

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Nurse Assistant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Nursing Assistant

United States of America

 | <1 year

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Nurse Assistant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$1,480

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$22

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Cna/Cma

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday

Certified Nursing Assistant pay FAQ

The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant is $44,847 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3625 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Certified Nursing Assistant employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in United States is $55,826 per year.

The lowest salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in United States is $36,104 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) earn higher pay below other nursing positions such as licensed practical nurses (LPN) or certified registered nurses (RN). Certified nursing assistants employed by the government, hospitals or ambulatory health services typically earn slightly more than those employed by residential care facilities or educational institutions. As the aging and chronically ill American population drives up demand for certified nursing assistants, pay is expected to rise.

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Aspects that might characterize the salary of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) as good include the potential to earn an additional $1,635.82 per year, gaining specialist skills, and increasing professional responsibilities. Roughly 65% of CNAs are content with their yearly salary, according to Glassdoor feedback.

The median yearly salary for a CNA is $43,212.71, with a total pay of approximately $44,848.53. Your salary as a CNA will vary depending on your experience, skills, workplace, and duties, and can range between $29,705.91 and $67,928.35. Following the usual CNA career path, you may progress to a senior position or consider training to become a licensed practical or vocational nurse.

There are several ways you can seek a higher salary throughout your career as a certified nursing assistant. Completing additional training and obtaining extra certifications is a common way for CNAs to bring more value to their role and attract greater pay. Specialty training includes IV and medication administration, pediatric and geriatric care, advanced life support, and phlebotomy. Changing your workplace can also increase your salary, for example in various hospital departments, in a skilled nursing facility, or by working as a travel CNA. Becoming a senior certified nursing assistant or taking on additional duties, such as administrative tasks or mentoring, are other common ways to get a pay raise.

Whether you're negotiating your salary for a new CNA job or looking for a pay raise in an existing role, there are several tactics you can use. Find out what other CNAs earn at the same company and in the wider local area, then reference the figures during your discussions. Mention any paid or unpaid experience in caregiver, healthcare, or support services roles, such as childcare, home care, and counseling. Showcase relevant skills, such as interpersonal, communication, and record keeping, and indicate your flexibility with regards to shift scheduling. If you've worked as a CNA already, discuss factors like patient satisfaction, additional training, and extra duties.

About 64.62% of Certified Nursing Assistant professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $1,636 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Certified Nursing Assistant in United States as a good salary.

Certified Nursing Assistant professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $29,706 and $67,928 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $44,849 following the average career path of a Certified Nursing Assistant.

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