How Much Does A CNA Make?
Average CNA Salary depends on a number of factors. Most important factors are you experience and state you work or are going to work in. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics best paying state is Alaska ($32,390). Nationwide average certified nursing assistant salary is $24,980 a year. Below you can find average hourly CNA rate by years of experience.
| CNA Experience | Top Rate | Lowest Rate | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 or more years |
$10.30
|
$14.55
|
$12.42
|
| 10 to 19 years |
$10.05
|
$13.50
|
$11.77
|
| 5 to 9 years |
$9.65
|
$12.45
|
$11.05
|
| 1 to 4 years |
$9.05
|
$11.50
|
$10.27
|
| No or less than 1 year |
$8.65
|
$10.80
|
$9.72
|
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary graph data shown below:
Average CNA Salary
The more your experience is the higher is your salary. Based on the data provided general average CNA salary is $11.05. In this case years of experience are not taken into consideration. Also you need to remember that this is just salary without bonuses, overnights and other types of additional earnings.