Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) Salary
Median annual base pay is $40,394 across 430 reported Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) salaries.
Median hourly rate is $19.42 per hour.
Updated 10 August 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,595 | $35,194 | $40,394 | $47,091 | $52,395 |
Highest Paying States
| State | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | $48,402 | 21 |
| Minnesota | $48,194 | 7 |
| Massachusetts | $48,006 | 7 |
| Maryland | $46,592 | 7 |
| Nebraska | $46,093 | 7 |
| Nevada | $45,906 | 7 |
| Illinois | $45,698 | 10 |
| West Virginia | $45,510 | 7 |
| New York | $45,302 | 10 |
| Wyoming | $44,907 | 7 |
Other healthcare salaries
- Certified Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Clinical Nurse Midwife (CNM)
- Dentist
- Healthcare Admin
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT)
- Medical Writer
- Nurse Practitioner
- Occupational Therapist
- Perfusionist
- Pharmacist
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Social Worker (MSW/LCSW)
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Common questions
How much does a Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) make?
The median Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) salary is $40,394 per year, based on 430 reported salaries.
What is the hourly rate for a Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT)?
The median reported rate is $19.42 per hour.
Which state pays Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT)s the most?
California has the highest median at $48,402 per year, of the states with enough reports to publish a median.