Geriatric Nursing Assistant Salary

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How Much Does a Geriatric Nursing Assistant Earn In The United States?

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Salaries

Updated April 6, 2021

Average Yearly Salary

$28,000

$24,000

$28,000

$33,000

Geriatric nursing assistants in the United States make an average salary of $28,886 per year or $13.89 per hour. People on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $24,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $33,000. As most things go, location can be critical. Hawaii, New York, Connecticut, California, and Michigan provide the highest geriatric nursing assistant salaries.

Best Paying Cities

1. New York, NY

Average Salary: $43,639

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Jobs: 2

2. Baltimore, MD

Average Salary: $31,320

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Jobs: 54

3. Niles, IL

Average Salary: $30,943

4. McLean, VA

Average Salary: $29,882

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Jobs: 1

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Where Geriatric Nursing Assistants Earn The Most

The darker areas on the map show where geriatric nursing assistants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Average Salary

How Much Do Geriatric Nursing Assistants Earn In Different Cities?

While a geriatric nursing assistant can average a salary of $28,886 per year, or $13.89 per hour, there are many opportunities for geriatric nursing assistants to make more. For example, in New York, NY you might make $43,639 per year. Other high-paying locations include Baltimore, MD, Niles, IL and McLean, VA. If you're in an entry-level position, your best bet is to move to New York, NY where the average starting salary is $28,000. The highest paying states for geriatric nursing assistants include Hawaii, New York and Connecticut. Meanwhile, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina offer the lowest salaries.

1. New York, NY

$43,639

Avg. Salary

$24k

$54k

2. Baltimore, MD

$31,320

Avg. Salary

$24k

$54k

3. Niles, IL

$30,943

Avg. Salary

$24k

$54k

4. McLean, VA

$29,882

Avg. Salary

$24k

$54k

High Paying Geriatric Nursing Assistant Jobs

Which Companies Pay Geriatric Nursing Assistants The Most?

3.8

Avg. Salary

$29k

$36k

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Geriatric Nursing Assistant Salary History

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How Experience Affects Geriatric Nursing Assistant Salaries

The salary for a geriatric nursing assistant can vary depending on the years of experience that a person has, from entry level to senior level. Data on how experience level affects total compensation is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as part of their National Compensation Survey, which is based on factors such as knowledge, complexity, contacts, and environment.

Recently Added Geriatric Nursing Assistant Salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date Added	Salary
Careerstaff Unlimited Careerstaff Unlimited Geriatric Nursing Assistant-GNA-Skilled Nursing Facility	Geriatric Nursing Assistant-GNA-Skilled Nursing Facility Geriatric Nursing Assistant-GNA-Skilled Nursing Facility	Salisbury, MD Salisbury, MD	01/26/2021 01/26/2021	$33,392 $33,392 01/26/2021
Connectrn Connectrn Geriatric Nursing Assistant	Geriatric Nursing Assistant Geriatric Nursing Assistant	Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg, MD	12/29/2020 12/29/2020	$62,610 $62,610 12/29/2020
Connectrn Connectrn Baltimore-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA--Bonus, Holiday, and Overtime Pay Availab	Baltimore-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA--Bonus, Holiday, and Overtime Pay Availab Baltimore-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA--Bonus, Holiday, and Overtime Pay Availab	Baltimore, MD Baltimore, MD	11/25/2020 11/25/2020	$35,479 $35,479 11/25/2020
Connectrn Connectrn Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)	Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)	Enon, VA Enon, VA	11/22/2020 11/22/2020	$35,479 $35,479 11/22/2020
Connectrn Connectrn Rockville-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)	Rockville-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) Rockville-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)	Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg, MD	10/31/2020 10/31/2020	$35,479 $35,479 10/31/2020
Connectrn Connectrn Geriatric Nursing Assistant	Geriatric Nursing Assistant Geriatric Nursing Assistant	McLean, VA McLean, VA	10/31/2020 10/31/2020	$35,479 $35,479 10/31/2020
Maryland Government Jobs Maryland Government Jobs Geriatric Nursing Assistant II	Geriatric Nursing Assistant II Geriatric Nursing Assistant II	Maryland Maryland	10/10/2020 10/10/2020	$34,174 $34,174 10/10/2020
Connectrn Connectrn Rockville-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)	Rockville-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) Rockville-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)	McLean, VA McLean, VA	09/28/2020 09/28/2020	$35,479 $35,479 09/28/2020
Connectrn Connectrn Baltimore-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)	Baltimore-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) Baltimore-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)	Baltimore, MD Baltimore, MD	09/28/2020 09/28/2020	$35,479 $35,479 09/28/2020
Connectrn Connectrn Rockville-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)	Rockville-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) Rockville-Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)	Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg, MD	07/30/2020 07/30/2020	$35,479 $35,479 07/30/2020

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Updated April 6, 2021