Updated April 6, 2023

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Salary Estimate

$16.63hourly

$34,595 yearly

Entry level Salary
$25,000 yearly

How much does a Geriatric Nursing Assistant make?

The average salary for a geriatric nursing assistant in the United States is $34,595. Geriatric nursing assistant salaries typically range between $25,000 and $46,000 a year. The average hourly rate for geriatric nursing assistants is $16.63 per hour.

Location, education, and experience impacts how much a geriatric nursing assistant can expect to make. Geriatric nursing assistants make the most in Hawaii, Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, and Ohio.

Research Summary.
  • The average salary for a geriatric nursing assistant is $34,595 in the US.
  • The average geriatric nursing assistant salary ranges between $25,000 and $46,000 in the US.
  • Hourly rates for geriatric nursing assistants in the US typically range between $12 and $22 an hour.
  • The average geriatric nursing assistant salary is $47,433 in Hawaii, $43,234 in Connecticut, and $42,565 in California. These are the three highest-paying states for geriatric nursing assistants in the US.
  • Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company has the highest average salary for geriatric nursing assistants.
  • Health care is the highest-paying industry for geriatric nursing assistants in the US.

Highest Paying States For Geriatric Nursing Assistants

While a geriatric nursing assistant can average a salary of $34,595 per year, or $16.63 per hour, there are many opportunities for geriatric nursing assistants to make more. For example, in New York, NY you might make $38,847 per year. Other high-paying locations include Bel Air South, MD, Niles, IL and Little Rock, AR. If you're in an entry-level position, your best bet is to move to New York, NY where the average starting salary is $27,000. The highest paying states for geriatric nursing assistants include Hawaii, Connecticut and California. Meanwhile, Louisiana, Illinois, and Mississippi offer the lowest salaries.
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Average Salary:

Geriatric Nursing Assistant average salary by State

RankStateAvg. SalaryHourly RateJob Count
1Connecticut$43,234$20.79987
2Indiana$39,256$18.872,294
3Maine$40,142$19.30795
4Massachusetts$42,561$20.462,725
5Michigan$38,813$18.662,465
6Ohio$40,935$19.682,938
7Washington$40,908$19.671,956
8Oregon$40,384$19.421,063
9Minnesota$37,118$17.852,516
10Pennsylvania$36,999$17.793,426
11Kentucky$35,313$16.981,134
12Rhode Island$37,760$18.15322
13Hawaii$47,433$22.80128
14New Jersey$40,846$19.641,867
15Wisconsin$34,546$16.611,722
16West Virginia$33,430$16.07539
17Delaware$38,700$18.61249
18New York$38,780$18.643,419
19California$42,565$20.464,025
20Nevada$38,528$18.52281
21New Hampshire$34,033$16.36705
22North Carolina$33,884$16.293,101
23South Dakota$34,913$16.79239
24Alaska$38,321$18.42162
25Maryland$37,092$17.831,671
26Arizona$35,630$17.131,278
27Oklahoma$33,289$16.00784
28Iowa$32,658$15.701,070
29Montana$31,949$15.36392
30Vermont$33,489$16.10193
31Virginia$36,078$17.351,611
32Missouri$33,297$16.011,433
33Nebraska$31,706$15.24645
34Wyoming$34,093$16.3970
35Idaho$33,043$15.89401
36North Dakota$31,546$15.17261
37Kansas$30,784$14.80888
38District of Columbia$36,692$17.64110
39Alabama$32,286$15.52613
40Tennessee$31,296$15.051,432
41Georgia$32,125$15.442,422
42Texas$32,283$15.524,037
43Florida$29,816$14.334,550
44South Carolina$30,331$14.581,099
45Colorado$31,500$15.141,368
46New Mexico$28,406$13.66558
47Louisiana$29,816$14.33626
48Arkansas$28,581$13.74532
49Mississippi$28,898$13.89417
50Illinois$29,485$14.182,277
51Utah$28,339$13.62452

Highest Paying Cities For Geriatric Nursing Assistants

RankCityAvg. SalaryHourly RateJob Count
1New York, NY$38,847$18.68
2Bel Air South, MD$37,407$17.98
3Niles, IL$29,695$14.28
4Little Rock, AR$28,642$13.77

Geriatric Nursing Assistants Salary Details

Average Geriatric Nursing Assistant Salary Graph
Average Geriatric Nursing Assistant Salary Graph, Trends, and Summary

What is a Geriatric Nursing Assistant's Salary?

PercentileAnnual SalaryMonthly SalaryHourly Rate
90th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
75th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19
Average$34,595$2,883$17
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$25,000$2,083$12

Highest Paying Types of Geriatric Nursing Assistants

Job TitleAnnual SalaryMonthly SalaryHourly RateJob Openings
Medical Internship$50,843$4,237$24.44127,692
Medical Scribe$30,045$2,504$14.4480,035
Nurses' Aide$30,496$2,541$14.66157,723
Certified Nurses' Aide$32,566$2,714$15.66171,087

Which Companies Pay Geriatric Nursing Assistants The Most?

The highest paying companies for geriatric nursing assistants are Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company and MAS Medical Staffing according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, companies like Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp. and Erickson Senior Living report highly competitive wages for geriatric nursing assistants.

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Pay Trends

Average Geriatric Nursing Assistant Salary Over Time

Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

    Geriatric Nursing Assistant Salary By Year

    YearAvg. SalaryHourly Rate% Change
    2023$34,600$16.63+5.0%
    2022$32,900$15.81-4.5%
    2021$34,300$16.51+3.6%
    2020$33,100$15.92+3.4%
    2019$32,000$15.38+3.3%

    Recently Added Geriatric Nursing Assistant Salaries

    CompanyJobLocationDate AddedSalary
    Erickson Senior LivingGNA-Geriatric Nursing AssistantParkville, MD05/01/2023$32,870
    Promedica Senior CareGeriatric Nursing Assistant-GNABaltimore, MD05/01/2023$77,219
    Drift ServicesGeriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) ***Rewarding Opportunity***Lexington Park, MD05/01/2023$35,479
    Complete Care at Severna Park LLC(GNA) Geriatric Nursing AssistantSeverna Park, MD05/01/2023$36,000
    Westminster Healthcare CenterGNA Geriatric Nursing AssistantWestminster, MD05/01/2023$36,001
    Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterGeriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)Rockville, MD05/01/2023$33,392
    Genesis HealthcareGeriatric Nursing Assistant-GNAWaldorf, MD04/28/2023$33,392
    ConnectrnHome Care Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNABaltimore, MD04/26/2023$50,088
    FuturecareGNA Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant-All ShiftsBaltimore, MD04/23/2023$34,957
    National Lutheran Communities & ServicesGeriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) The Village at RockvilleRockville, MD04/21/2023$48,000

    Geriatric Nursing Assistant Salaries FAQs

    What State Pays Geriatric Nursing Assistants The Most?

    Hawaii pays Geriatric Nursing Assistants the most in the United States, with an average salary of $47,433 per year, or $22.80 per hour.

    How Do I Know If I'm Being Paid Fairly As A Geriatric Nursing Assistant?

    You know if you are being paid fairly as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Connecticut you should be paid close to $43,234 per year.

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