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How much do CNA's Make?
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Hey there Kimberly again,
Love your questions. So if you're considering becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), it's great that you're researching salary expectations. Both Kazi and Michelle have provided useful insights into how much CNAs can make, but I'd like to add some clarity and practical steps to help you make an informed decision.
Salary Overview
Nationally, CNAs typically earn $27,000–$37,000 per year ($13–$18 per hour).
High-cost states like California and Massachusetts may pay $18–$25 per hour.
Lower-cost areas might offer $12–$15 per hour.
Specialized roles or experience can increase wages to $25+ per hour.
Honestly, While salary is an important factor, being a CNA is more than just a job—it’s a hands-on role in patient care. You’ll assist with daily activities, monitor patient conditions, and provide emotional support. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, this can be a fulfilling start in healthcare.
Now ofcourse..... if You’re Interested
1. Get Certified – Enroll in a CNA program (often a few months long).
2. Choose Your Work Setting – Hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, or private care all offer different experiences and pay scales.
3. Gain Experience – If you plan to advance in nursing, CNA work gives you valuable clinical exposure.
4. Consider Specializations – Geriatrics, ICU, or home health CNAs can earn more.
5. Explore Career Growth – Many CNAs later become LPNs or RNs, which significantly increases earning potential.
Good luck hope this helps.... Stya amazing! 🤗
Love your questions. So if you're considering becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), it's great that you're researching salary expectations. Both Kazi and Michelle have provided useful insights into how much CNAs can make, but I'd like to add some clarity and practical steps to help you make an informed decision.
Salary Overview
Nationally, CNAs typically earn $27,000–$37,000 per year ($13–$18 per hour).
High-cost states like California and Massachusetts may pay $18–$25 per hour.
Lower-cost areas might offer $12–$15 per hour.
Specialized roles or experience can increase wages to $25+ per hour.
Honestly, While salary is an important factor, being a CNA is more than just a job—it’s a hands-on role in patient care. You’ll assist with daily activities, monitor patient conditions, and provide emotional support. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, this can be a fulfilling start in healthcare.
Now ofcourse..... if You’re Interested
1. Get Certified – Enroll in a CNA program (often a few months long).
2. Choose Your Work Setting – Hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, or private care all offer different experiences and pay scales.
3. Gain Experience – If you plan to advance in nursing, CNA work gives you valuable clinical exposure.
4. Consider Specializations – Geriatrics, ICU, or home health CNAs can earn more.
5. Explore Career Growth – Many CNAs later become LPNs or RNs, which significantly increases earning potential.
Good luck hope this helps.... Stya amazing! 🤗
Kazi Rubayee
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It is a very satisfying profession that helps with health and well-being.
The salaries depend on experience and location also the facilities you are working,
Trying to give you an estimation which is
National average: typically, $27000-$37000, $13- $18 per hour full-time.
In California, Massachusetts can be average $18 -$25 per hour.
Low-cost areas can be $12-$15 an hour. In healthcare settings like hospitals or clinics, average pay may be more than working in nursing homes or home care settings.
More experience and Specialized certification can earn more, starting at $25 and over,
Best,
The salaries depend on experience and location also the facilities you are working,
Trying to give you an estimation which is
National average: typically, $27000-$37000, $13- $18 per hour full-time.
In California, Massachusetts can be average $18 -$25 per hour.
Low-cost areas can be $12-$15 an hour. In healthcare settings like hospitals or clinics, average pay may be more than working in nursing homes or home care settings.
More experience and Specialized certification can earn more, starting at $25 and over,
Best,
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Kimberly !
I really admire that you have an interest in becoming a certified nurses' assistant. It is so needed and you'd be helping so many people.
You should not determine the value of this profession by the pay. It's going to have to be something you are strongly driven towards, with a compassionate heart and having the love of people will make for a successful Nurses Aid. It's a very involved job and no one can tell you right now what you will be paid. That is up to the place you get a job at.
If you are looking for an easy, kicked-back job that isn't demanding, this may not be the career for you. If you are looking for high pay, you may want to consider going to college for a career that you may be interested in. The pay depends on what the companies offer. As a nurses' aid, you would be working in hospitals, nursing homes or through an agency that places you in patient's homes for home care. Determine if these environments are places where you'd like to work.
If you are positive that you want to decide this career based on pay, it would not be accurate to get figures for it now before you even start. However, you can find out what current nurses aids are being paid today if this will help you decide if it's good for you. There is ONE nursing home in San Jose that is paying Nurses Aides between $23.00 to $35.00 an hour to work on the night shift. One urgent care facility in the Bay Area pays $23,000 - $39,000.00 a year according to employment notices that you can read online to get a further idea. A home care agency pays their nurses aides in San Jose $19.50 - $21.30 an hour. Then again, the posted salaries are not definite or specific. You will have to choose this career by the content of the work and how much you may be suited to being around injured and ill people.
I hope that this is something to consider and I wish you all the best in your plans for your future !
I really admire that you have an interest in becoming a certified nurses' assistant. It is so needed and you'd be helping so many people.
You should not determine the value of this profession by the pay. It's going to have to be something you are strongly driven towards, with a compassionate heart and having the love of people will make for a successful Nurses Aid. It's a very involved job and no one can tell you right now what you will be paid. That is up to the place you get a job at.
If you are looking for an easy, kicked-back job that isn't demanding, this may not be the career for you. If you are looking for high pay, you may want to consider going to college for a career that you may be interested in. The pay depends on what the companies offer. As a nurses' aid, you would be working in hospitals, nursing homes or through an agency that places you in patient's homes for home care. Determine if these environments are places where you'd like to work.
If you are positive that you want to decide this career based on pay, it would not be accurate to get figures for it now before you even start. However, you can find out what current nurses aids are being paid today if this will help you decide if it's good for you. There is ONE nursing home in San Jose that is paying Nurses Aides between $23.00 to $35.00 an hour to work on the night shift. One urgent care facility in the Bay Area pays $23,000 - $39,000.00 a year according to employment notices that you can read online to get a further idea. A home care agency pays their nurses aides in San Jose $19.50 - $21.30 an hour. Then again, the posted salaries are not definite or specific. You will have to choose this career by the content of the work and how much you may be suited to being around injured and ill people.
I hope that this is something to consider and I wish you all the best in your plans for your future !
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Tina’s Answer
The pay rate varies from state to state but is a great foundation if you are just starting out in theedical field. I made the most with travel nursing agencies at various hospitals. Usually the 11-7 shift differential was an even better option! Some companies offer sign-in bonuses too. Good networking with others in the field can help you get the highest pay rate available in your area. Good luck 🤞