How Much Do CNAs Make?
Most certified nurse assistants earned between $18,907 and $26,624 according to the US Labor Bureau. The highest-paid nurse assistants earned around $31,100.
Reports have revealed that the mean annual salary for home health aides was $20,850, while the salary for psychiatric aides was $26,080.
Average annual salaries for certified nurse assistants by industry:
Industry | Salary |
| Local government | $25,990 |
| General medical and surgical hospitals | $25,210 |
| Employment services | $25,150 |
| Nursing care facilities | $22,990 |
| Elderly community care facilities | $22,300 |
Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Employment & Wages database.
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