How much does a CNA make?
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$47,154
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a CNA is $47,154 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $45,011 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 $2,143 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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What is the total pay trajectory for Certified Nursing Assistant?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $44,849 /yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant III | |
| Adjunct Certified Nursing Assistant | $87,553 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Cna in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Cna in United States. Employers include ArchCare, US Department of Veterans Affairs and Clipboard Health.
Top Paying Companies
For Cna in United States
| 1 | ArchCare | $47,341 | |
| 2 | US Department of Veterans Affairs | $44,516 | |
| 3 | Clipboard Health | $43,242 | |
| 4 | Dignity Health | $43,058 | |
| 5 | Symphony Care Network | $42,754 | |
| 6 | Prime Healthcare Services | $42,679 | |
| 7 | Memorial Hermann Health System | $42,252 | |
| 8 | Loma Linda University Health | $42,234 | |
| 9 | Fundamental | $42,095 | |
| 10 | Duke Health | $42,094 |
For Certified Nursing Assistant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Certified Nursing Assistant?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Certified Nursing Assistant | $44,849 /yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant III | |
| Adjunct Certified Nursing Assistant | $87,553 /yr |
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CNA Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Cna in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Cna in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $44,516, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $39,583, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $38,954, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $38,585, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $37,980.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$44,516
15% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Cna is US Department of Veterans Affairs.
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CNA pay FAQ
The average salary for a CNA is $47,154 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 9786 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a CNA employees in United States.
The highest salary for a CNA in United States is $57,866 per year.
The lowest salary for a CNA in United States is $38,534 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a CNA or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a CNA.