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 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Data extracted on February 10, 2016
I am from Oklahoma and I get 10.35hr. I have been a CNA for 21 years. I get a extra .40 if I don’t call in or late.
I live in Missouri I make 8 dollars an hour as an CNA have had my License for over a year now I make an 2.00 incentive if I don’t call in or clock in late it’s crazy the work we do for so little pay it’s not an easy job an you have to have the heart for this type of work
If you are in the St. Louis area please message me our company pays more than that for CNAs. I started as a CNA years ago and have worked my way up. I know where you’re coming from, low wages, emotionally draining work, physically demanding work, and yet a lifetime of memories taking care of those who love you sometimes more than their own family.