As of 2014, the average Certified Nursing Assistants brought home just shy of $25,100 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But earnings vary greatly by location, as employers must offer higher wages in certain areas of the country to attract qualified candidates. On average, the highest wages paid in Certified Nursing Assistants were in Alaska, Nevada, New York, Connecticut & District of Columbia.
Salary (annual): $18,790 – $36,170
Min. Education: State-approved education program
Job Outlook 2014-24: 17% (Much faster than average)
Related Careers: Home Health Aides, Personal Care Aides, Registered Nurses & Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides.
| Where the highest nursing salaries are | |
| State | Salary (hourly) |
| 1. Alaska | $17.87 |
| 2. Nevada | $15.86 |
| 3. New York | $15.61 |
| 4. Connecticut | $15.36 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $14.87 |
| Where the lowest nursing salaries are | |
| 1. Puerto Rico | $9.33 |
| 2. Louisiana | $10.05 |
| 3. Mississippi | $10.23 |
| 4. Arkansas | $10.61 |
| 5. Alabama | $10.65 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Data extracted on February 10, 2016
I live in CT and make 11.50 an hour.
This is so sad that we don’t make more for all that we do, we take care of family members that can’t be taken care of their own
Alabama-Where I work they start u out at 9.84