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)

P10P25MedianP75P90
$31,595$35,194$40,394$47,091$52,395

Highest Paying States

StateMedianReports
California$48,40221
Minnesota$48,1947
Massachusetts$48,0067
Maryland$46,5927
Nebraska$46,0937
Nevada$45,9067
Illinois$45,69810
West Virginia$45,5107
New York$45,30210
Wyoming$44,9077

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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.

Am I underpaid as a Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT)?

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