Before
pursuing any job, the most important aspect that the job seeker looks
for is the salary structure, as everyone wants to get the best salary
as per the current market situation. The same goes for a certified
nursing assistant. The salary of a certified nursing aide is paid in
hourly basis. Entry level candidates are paid USD 10 to USD 12
hourly whereas experienced candidates are paid a USD 15 to USD 17.
The CNA starting salary is around USD 15,000 yearly and it goes upto
a maximum of USD 42,000 yearly. Therefore the average annual pay
scale of certified nursing aids ranges from USD 25,000 to USD 35,000.
The CNA salary differs from one state to another.
There
are various factors on which the pay scale of a certified nursing
aide depends, such as:
- Location of the job
- Experience of the candidate
- Education and training
- Duties and responsibilities
- Past performances of the candidates
- Flexibility in the job preference
- Profitability of the organization
According
to the current statistics, the highest paying state for the position
of certified nursing assistant is Alaska, which offers a maximum of
USD 42,000. The second highest remuneration
of a certified nursing aide is offered in New York and California,
with a remuneration of USD 40,000 yearly. The least paying state is
Colorado, as with a salary of USD 15,000 annually.
