How much do nursing assistants make per hour?

There are two different types of CNAs (CNA 1 and CNA 2) for certified nursing assistants, and each has a different salary. For example, a CNA 1 salary usually starts between $10 and $15 per hour, while a CNA 2 salary pays around $15 to $20 per hour.

The main difference between the two types of CNA is where they are allowed to work. A CNA 2, for example, can work at a hospital while a CNA 1 is not.

Other factors that impact how much a nursing assistant can earn include the type of CNA and the location of the job.

For example, a nursing assistant who works in a government setting (e.g., VA hospital) earns the highest pay rate for a nursing assistant with a national average of $37,240, while home health care services have the lowest pay rate at $29,210.

Also, the state that you work in makes a difference. Alaska ($18.24 per hour) and New York ($16.87 per hour), for example, earn the most, while a nursing assistant in North Carolina ($10.74 per hour) or Florida ($10.73 per hour) earn the least.

The number of years of experience also has a small impact on a nursing assistant's earning potential.

For example, a nursing assistant with 1-4 years of experience earns an average of $12 an hour, while a nursing assistant with 5-9 years of experience earns an average of $14 an hour, and a nursing assistant with 10-19 years of experience earns about $15 based per hour.