CNA Salary and Wages Outlook by State

As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual wage for nursing assistants was $26,590, in May 2016. The mean per hour wages was estimated to be $13.29. The total number of CNAs working throughout the United States was 1,443,150. As per the statistics mentioned on indeed.com, these professionals received $24,041 in October 2017.

With the expansion of healthcare industry and increasing demand of professionals in this occupation, the job opportunities for the aspiring CNA candidates are readily available. Therefore, if you are in search of a fast growing and lucrative career, becoming a certified nursing assistant would be the most rewarding choice.

Yearly / Annual CNA Salary on Different Percentile Brackets

Information Source - bls.gov

• The annual salary of 90% CNAs was less than $37,900; while the salary of 10% was more than $37,900.
• 75% made below $31,370; 25% made more than $31,370.
• 50% earned less than $26,590; the other 50% got above $26,590.
• 25% were paid less than $22,470; while remaining 75% were paid more than $22,470.
• 10% were salaried below $20,040; 90% were paid above $20,040.

Monthly CNA Salary on Different Percentile Brackets

Information Source - salary.com

• The yearly income of 90% CNAs was less than $3,062; while the income of 10% was more than $3,062.
• 75% of CNAs were paid less than $2,711; while 25% were paid more than $2,711.
• 50% earned below $2,412; the remaining 50% earned above $2,412.
• 25% of certified nurses were remunerated less than $2,318; while remaining 75% were compensated with more than $2,318.
• 10% received an amount less than $2,100; 90% received more than $2,100.

Weekly CNA Salary on Different Percentile Brackets

Information Source - salary.com

• 90% CNAs earned an annual income less than $707; while 10% earned more than $707.
• 75% made below $651; 25% made more than $651.
• 50% earned less than $590; the other 50% got above $590.
• 25% were paid an amount less than $535; while remaining 75% were compensated with an amount more than $535.
• 10% made an income below $485; while 90% made an income above $485.

Hourly CNA Salary on Different Percentile Brackets

Information Source - salary.com

• The amount earned by 90% CNAs annually was less than $18; while the amount earned by 10% CNAs was more than $12.
• 75% were remunerated less than $16; the remaining 25% were salaried more than $16.
• 50% earned less than $15; the other 50% got above $15.
• 25% were waged below $13; while remaining 75% were waged above $13.
• 10% were compensated with an amount less than $12; 90% were compensated more than $12.

Information Source - bls.gov (In USD as of May, 2016)

Benefits

• Monetary Benefits

Core Compensation does not consider the personal reasons to find out your expected range of salary, but is actually based on averages for this particular profession.

• Non-monetary Benefits

CNAs enjoy a wide number of non-monetary benefits, which includes:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Vacation leave
• Tuition assistance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Dental, medical, vision, long-term disability.

Top paying industries for this occupation

Information Source: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (as of May 2016)

U.S. States with Highest CNA Salary

The list of top paying states for this occupation has been specified below:

Information Source: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (as of May 2016)

Salary as per Work Experience

Information Source: Payscale.com