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Certified Nursing Assistant salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 3,621 open job postings for Certified Nursing Assistant roles at 1,406 companies, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Certified Nursing Assistant: postings by posted pay3,621 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $15.00/hr to $28.00/hr. Median $21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr); middle half $19.00–$23.35/hr.Median $21.25/hr$15.00/hr$28.00/hr

Postings per pay band: $15.00/hr–$16.00/hr: 219; $16.00/hr–$17.00/hr: 149; $17.00/hr–$18.00/hr: 223; $18.00/hr–$19.00/hr: 241; $19.00/hr–$20.00/hr: 418; $20.00/hr–$21.00/hr: 415; $21.00/hr–$22.00/hr: 415; $22.00/hr–$23.00/hr: 447; $23.00/hr–$24.00/hr: 344; $24.00/hr–$25.00/hr: 224; $25.00/hr–$26.00/hr: 237; $26.00/hr–$27.00/hr: 78; $27.00/hr–$28.00/hr: 211.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr) median, $20.50–$23.36/hr typical, 28 postingsEntry level: middle half $20.50–$23.36/hr, median $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr)
  2. Mid level$21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr) median, $19.00–$23.35/hr typical, 3,559 postingsMid level: middle half $19.00–$23.35/hr, median $21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr)
  3. Senior$20.64/hr ($42.9K/yr) median, $17.99–$22.89/hr typical, 32 postingsSenior: middle half $17.99–$22.89/hr, median $20.64/hr ($42.9K/yr)

Companies hiring

  1. MaineTouch$19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr) median, $19.50–$19.50/hr typical, 139 postingsMaineTouch: middle half $19.50–$19.50/hr, median $19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr)
  2. CHSGa$18.15/hr ($37.8K/yr) median, $18.15–$18.15/hr typical, 67 postingsCHSGa: middle half $18.15–$18.15/hr, median $18.15/hr ($37.8K/yr)
  3. PACS$23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr) median, $23.00–$24.50/hr typical, 61 postingsPACS: middle half $23.00–$24.50/hr, median $23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr)
  4. Vohra Wound Physician Management$22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr) median, $22.50–$22.50/hr typical, 53 postingsVohra Wound Physician Management: middle half $22.50–$22.50/hr, median $22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr)

Top-paying companies

  1. Swedish Health Services · $73.6K median, 4 postings
  2. PDH · $71.3K median, 3 postings
  3. Prime Hiring · $67.6K median, 4 postings
  4. Vinani Inc. DBA Raisso · $67.6K median, 3 postings

Who’s hiring Certified Nursing Assistant

  1. Certified Nursing Assistant jobs at Trilogy Health Services · 134 open roles
  2. Certified Nursing Assistant jobs at Advocate Health · 112 open roles
  3. Certified Nursing Assistant jobs at Genesishcc · 106 open roles
  4. Certified Nursing Assistant jobs at PAM Health · 105 open roles
  5. Certified Nursing Assistant jobs at Ltcrevolution · 93 open roles

By location

  1. United States$21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr) median, $19.00–$23.34/hr typical, 3,513 postingsUnited States: middle half $19.00–$23.34/hr, median $21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr)
  2. California$23.47/hr ($48.8K/yr) median, $22.00–$24.91/hr typical, 229 postingsCalifornia: middle half $22.00–$24.91/hr, median $23.47/hr ($48.8K/yr)
  3. Wisconsin$22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr) median, $20.50–$24.29/hr typical, 200 postingsWisconsin: middle half $20.50–$24.29/hr, median $22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr)
  4. Illinois$21.65/hr ($45K/yr) median, $20.50–$22.75/hr typical, 188 postingsIllinois: middle half $20.50–$22.75/hr, median $21.65/hr ($45K/yr)

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr) median, $19.50–$23.50/hr typical, from 958 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$22.44/hr ($46.7K/yr) median, $20.52–$24.07/hr typical, 9 postings0–1 years: middle half $20.52–$24.07/hr, median $22.44/hr ($46.7K/yr)

Newest Certified Nursing Assistant postings

  1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Full-Time - DaysSelect Medical · United States · $18.50–$22.56/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-Time Days/NightsSelect Medical · United States · $7.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - TelemetryPrime Healthcare · La Palma, CA · $23.58–$26.89/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Certified Nursing Assistant - TelesitterProvidence · Spokane, WA · $21.88–$31.13/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Weekend Only)Garden Place HealthCare · Attleboro, MA · $26.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant make?

The median posted base pay for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs is $21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr), from 3,621 job postings with pay at 1,406 companies.

What is the typical Certified Nursing Assistant pay range?

The middle half of postings list $19.00–$23.35/hr. The top 10% list $52.6K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $35K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs?

By median posted pay: Swedish Health Services ($73.6K), PDH ($71.3K), Prime Hiring ($67.6K).

How does Certified Nursing Assistant pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr), Mid level $21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr), Senior $20.64/hr ($42.9K/yr).

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