The average salary for a certified nursing assistant in the United States is around $27,000 per year.
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Certified nursing assistants earn an average yearly salary of $27,000.
Wages typically start from $18 and go up to $45,000.
61% below national average Updated in 2023
Certified nursing assistant earnings by seniority
Top-level certified nursing assistant earnings begin at:
$21.63 per hour
$45,000 per year
Senior-level certified nursing assistant earnings begin at:
$17.31 per hour
$36,000 per year
Mid-level certified nursing assistant earnings begin at:
$12.98 per hour
$27,000 per year
Junior-level certified nursing assistant earnings begin at:
$6.00 per hour
$12,480 per year
Starting level certified nursing assistant earnings begin at:
$0.01 per hour
$18 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do certified nursing assistant salaries compare to similar careers?
Certified nursing assistants earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than surgical technologists but more than medical assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Surgical technologist salary | $30K |
| Patient care technician salary | $32K |
| Community health worker salary | $28K |
| Endoscopy technician salary | $27K |
| Acute care nurse practitioner salary | $26K |
| Certified nursing assistant salary | $27K |
| Home health aide salary | $25K |
| Psychiatric technician salary | $23K |
| Ophthalmic medical technician salary | $21K |
| Medical assistant salary | $20K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)