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CNA Salary in Kentucky

How much does a CNA make in Kentucky?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a CNA in Kentucky is $32,670 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a CNA's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $35,803
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,310 to $34,310
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26,251

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CNA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,310	$2,859	$660	$16
Average	$32,670	$2,723	$628	$16
25th Percentile	$29,310	$2,443	$564	$14

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Key Factors That Influence CNA Salaries

A CNA's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects CNA Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CNA's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

CNA (0-0 years): $32,661
Nursing Assistant (0-1 years): $32,927
Patient Care Associate (1-3 years): $36,491

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
CNA	0-0 years	$32,661
Nursing Assistant	0-1 years	$32,927
Patient Care Associate	1-3 years	$36,491

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How Do CNA Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract CNAs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $38,430.
California: $38,290.
Massachusetts: $37,780.

District of Columbia $38,430 California $38,290 Massachusetts $37,780 Washington $37,640 New Jersey $37,630 Alaska $37,580 Connecticut $37,100 New York $36,900

Hawaii $36,280 Rhode Island $35,990 Maryland $35,790 Minnesota $35,520 Colorado $35,420 Illinois $35,380 Oregon $35,250 Delaware $35,150

New Hampshire $35,090 Virginia $34,960 Pennsylvania $34,560 Nevada $34,360 North Dakota $34,290 Michigan $34,190 Wisconsin $34,150 Vermont $34,070

Texas $33,860 Maine $33,850 Arizona $33,830 Ohio $33,800 Georgia $33,480 Indiana $33,320 Wyoming $33,290 Utah $33,240

Iowa $33,220 Kansas $33,050 Louisiana $33,010 North Carolina $32,990 Missouri $32,980 Florida $32,850 Montana $32,770 Nebraska $32,700

Kentucky $32,670 South Carolina $32,530 Tennessee $32,440 Idaho $32,410 New Mexico $32,150 Oklahoma $32,100 Alabama $31,890 South Dakota $31,550

Arkansas $31,360 West Virginia $31,260 Mississippi $30,960

Top Paying Cities for CNAs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Graham: $31,540
Greenville: $31,430
Hartford: $31,600

Graham, KY $31,540 Greenville, KY $31,430 Hartford, KY $31,600 Hawesville, KY $31,800 Horse Branch, KY $31,330 Bagdad, KY $31,760 Bardstown, KY $32,250 Bedford, KY $32,380

Bethlehem, KY $31,930 Bloomfield, KY $32,040 Bradfordsville, KY $31,480 Buckner, KY $32,890 Campbellsburg, KY $32,080 Chaplin, KY $31,890 Coxs Creek, KY $32,550 Crestwood, KY $32,850

Eastwood, KY $33,010 Eminence, KY $32,000 Fairfield, KY $32,330 Finchville, KY $32,450 Fisherville, KY $32,790 Glenview, KY $33,190 Goshen, KY $32,950 Smiths Grove, KY $31,380

Aberdeen, KY $31,350 Adairville, KY $31,730 Allensville, KY $31,480 Auburn, KY $31,550 Bee Spring, KY $31,370 Brownsville, KY $31,330 Cadiz, KY $31,330 Center, KY $31,260

Cerulean, KY $31,310 Clifty, KY $31,420 Crofton, KY $31,300 Dunbar, KY $31,400 Elkton, KY $31,380 Fairview, KY $31,310 Fort Campbell, KY $31,360 Gracey, KY $31,290

Guthrie, KY $31,410 Herndon, KY $31,330 Hopkinsville, KY $31,240 Jetson, KY $31,310 La Fayette, KY $31,360 Lewisburg, KY $31,430 Mammoth Cave, KY $31,250 Morgantown, KY $31,350

Oak Grove, KY $31,340 Olmstead, KY $31,540 Pembroke, KY $31,330 Rochester, KY $31,420 Rockfield, KY $31,520 Roundhill, KY $31,300 Russellville, KY $31,540 Sharon Grove, KY $31,440

South Union, KY $31,570 Sweeden, KY $31,320 Trenton, KY $31,370 Welchs Creek, KY $31,320 Woodbury, KY $31,360 Owensboro, KY $32,410 Beaver Dam, KY $31,450 Beech Creek, KY $31,550

Beech Grove, KY $32,350 Beechmont, KY $31,610 Belton, KY $31,460 Bremen, KY $31,570 Browder, KY $31,460 Calhoun, KY $32,120 Centertown, KY $31,500 Central City, KY $31,570

Cleaton, KY $31,610 Cromwell, KY $31,360 Curdsville, KY $32,420 Drakesboro, KY $31,470 Dundee, KY $31,540 Dunmor, KY $31,430 Fordsville, KY $31,520 Mc Roberts, KY $30,980

Mallie, KY $30,900 Mayking, KY $30,930 Millstone, KY $30,930 Mousie, KY $30,900 Neon, KY $30,990 Pine Top, KY $30,920 Pippa Passes, KY $30,930 Premium, KY $30,890

Redfox, KY $30,880 Roxana, KY $30,870 Seco, KY $30,980 Thornton, KY $30,930 Whitesburg, KY $30,920 Dema, KY $30,930 Raven, KY $30,880 Topmost, KY $30,950

Paducah, KY $31,530 Almo, KY $31,410 Arlington, KY $31,370 Bandana, KY $31,570 Bardwell, KY $31,360 Barlow, KY $31,480 Benton, KY $31,440 Boaz, KY $31,390

Burna, KY $31,420 Calvert City, KY $31,480 Clinton, KY $31,340 Columbus, KY $31,370 Crayne, KY $31,510 Cunningham, KY $31,370 Dexter, KY $31,380 Dycusburg, KY $31,640

Eddyville, KY $31,490 Fancy Farm, KY $31,360 Farmington, KY $31,360 Fulton, KY $31,350 Gilbertsville, KY $31,480 Grand Rivers, KY $31,480 Hampton, KY $31,390 Hardin, KY $31,420

Hazel, KY $31,350 Hickman, KY $31,340 Hickory, KY $31,400 Kevil, KY $31,440 Kirksey, KY $31,370 Kuttawa, KY $31,490 La Center, KY $31,470 Ledbetter, KY $31,470

Lovelaceville, KY $31,430 Lowes, KY $31,440 Lynnville, KY $31,340 Marion, KY $31,540 Mayfield, KY $31,430 Melber, KY $31,380 Harrods Creek, KY $33,190 La Grange, KY $32,680

Lebanon, KY $31,600 Lockport, KY $31,860 Loretto, KY $31,860 Mackville, KY $31,790 Masonic Home, KY $33,200 Milton, KY $32,340 Mount Eden, KY $31,910 Mount Washington, KY $32,890

Nazareth, KY $32,290 Nerinx, KY $31,930 New Castle, KY $32,050 New Haven, KY $31,980 New Hope, KY $31,810 Pendleton, KY $32,430 Pewee Valley, KY $33,010 Pleasureville, KY $31,860

Port Royal, KY $32,040 Prospect, KY $33,150 Raywick, KY $31,730 Saint Catharine, KY $31,920 Saint Francis, KY $31,810 Saint Mary, KY $31,700 Shelbyville, KY $31,960 Simpsonville, KY $32,610

Smithfield, KY $32,320 Springfield, KY $31,720 Sulphur, KY $32,190 Taylorsville, KY $32,470 Turners Station, KY $32,020 Waddy, KY $31,770 Westport, KY $32,700 Willisburg, KY $31,820

Battletown, KY $32,570 Boston, KY $32,230 Brandenburg, KY $32,640 Brooks, KY $33,120 Clermont, KY $32,770 Cloverport, KY $31,750 Custer, KY $32,070 Ekron, KY $32,590

Fairdale, KY $33,190 Falls Of Rough, KY $31,570 Fort Knox, KY $32,780 Manchester, KY $31,090 Milburn, KY $31,360 Murray, KY $31,430 New Concord, KY $31,340 Salem, KY $31,420

Sedalia, KY $31,340 Smithland, KY $31,400 Symsonia, KY $31,420 Tiline, KY $31,390 Tolu, KY $31,570 Water Valley, KY $31,340 West Paducah, KY $31,480 Wickliffe, KY $31,390

Wingo, KY $31,360 Bowling Green, KY $31,510 Adolphus, KY $31,810 Alvaton, KY $31,670 Austin, KY $31,460 Beaumont, KY $31,280 Cave City, KY $31,310 Drake, KY $31,720

Edmonton, KY $31,250 Eighty Eight, KY $31,280 Etoile, KY $31,360 Fountain Run, KY $31,480 Franklin, KY $31,820 Gamaliel, KY $31,440 Glasgow, KY $31,330 Hestand, KY $31,200

Hiseville, KY $31,250 Holland, KY $31,580 Knob Lick, KY $31,240 Lucas, KY $31,460 Mount Hermon, KY $31,320 Oakland, KY $31,420 Park City, KY $31,290 Rocky Hill, KY $31,310

Scottsville, KY $31,650 Summer Shade, KY $31,250 Tompkinsville, KY $31,250 Majestic, KY $31,040 Mouthcard, KY $31,120 Hillview, KY $33,100 Georgetown, KY $32,050 Gravel Switch, KY $31,600

Harrodsburg, KY $31,860 Hope, KY $31,620 Irvine, KY $31,640 Jeffersonville, KY $31,760 Keene, KY $32,080 Nicholasville, KY $32,060 Lawrenceburg, KY $31,810 Means, KY $31,590

Midway, KY $31,910 Millersburg, KY $32,010 Moorefield, KY $31,730 Morehead, KY $31,320 Mount Sterling, KY $31,870 New Liberty, KY $32,120 North Middletown, KY $32,020 Olympia, KY $31,550

Owenton, KY $31,950 Owingsville, KY $31,660 Paris, KY $32,040 Perry Park, KY $31,990 Preston, KY $31,650 Sadieville, KY $32,020 Salt Lick, KY $31,430 Salvisa, KY $31,860

Sharpsburg, KY $31,930 Slade, KY $31,420 Stamping Ground, KY $31,880 Stanton, KY $31,580 Versailles, KY $32,000 Waco, KY $31,850 Wellington, KY $31,280 Wilmore, KY $32,010

Winchester, KY $31,990 Annville, KY $31,290 Berea, KY $31,750 Bighill, KY $31,730 Brodhead, KY $31,530 Bryantsville, KY $31,910 Crab Orchard, KY $31,580 Danville, KY $31,820

Gray Hawk, KY $31,500 Hustonville, KY $31,560 Junction City, KY $31,740 Kings Mountain, KY $31,470 Lancaster, KY $31,850 Livingston, KY $31,360 Mc Kee, KY $31,440 Mc Kinney, KY $31,690

Mitchellsburg, KY $31,650 Mount Vernon, KY $31,480 Orlando, KY $31,470 Paint Lick, KY $31,770 Parksville, KY $31,640 Perryville, KY $31,710 Ravenna, KY $31,560 Renfro Valley, KY $31,510

Richmond, KY $31,930 Sandgap, KY $31,440 Stanford, KY $31,670 Tyner, KY $31,260 Waneta, KY $31,450 Waynesburg, KY $31,510 Wildie, KY $31,500 Winston, KY $31,790

Lexington, KY $32,140 Russell, KY $31,120 Phelps, KY $31,090 Phyllis, KY $31,060 Pinsonfork, KY $31,080 Raccoon, KY $31,060 Ransom, KY $31,050 Regina, KY $31,050

Robinson Creek, KY $31,010 Rockhouse, KY $31,030 Shelbiana, KY $31,070 Shelby Gap, KY $30,970 Sidney, KY $31,050 Steele, KY $31,130 Stone, KY $31,070 Stopover, KY $31,030

Varney, KY $30,990 Virgie, KY $30,990 Allen, KY $31,040 Auxier, KY $31,100 Banner, KY $31,020 Beaver, KY $31,000 Betsy Layne, KY $31,070 Bevinsville, KY $30,960

Blue River, KY $30,960 Bypro, KY $31,060 Dana, KY $31,030 David, KY $30,930 Drift, KY $30,980 Dwale, KY $31,090 Eastern, KY $30,950 Garrett, KY $30,910

Grethel, KY $31,020 Gunlock, KY $30,840 Harold, KY $31,040 Hi Hat, KY $30,990 Hueysville, KY $30,870 Ivel, KY $31,020 Lackey, KY $30,880 Langley, KY $30,990

Rush, KY $30,980 Mary Alice, KY $31,110 Middlesboro, KY $31,400 Oneida, KY $30,980 Pineville, KY $31,280 Roark, KY $30,990 Saul, KY $30,900 Scalf, KY $31,080

Sextons Creek, KY $31,080 Stoney Fork, KY $31,040 Trosper, KY $31,260 Walker, KY $31,050 Woollum, KY $31,110 Alexandria, KY $33,630 Augusta, KY $32,630 Berry, KY $32,120

Brooksville, KY $32,490 Burlington, KY $33,610 Butler, KY $33,180 California, KY $33,490 Carrollton, KY $32,130 Corinth, KY $32,030 Covington, KY $33,730 Latonia, KY $33,730

Ft Mitchell, KY $33,730 Erlanger, KY $33,730 Hebron, KY $33,730 Florence, KY $33,730 Crittenden, KY $33,190 Cynthiana, KY $32,050 De Mossville, KY $33,170 Dover, KY $32,260

Dry Ridge, KY $32,860 Elizaville, KY $31,720 Ewing, KY $31,760 Falmouth, KY $32,620 Flemingsburg, KY $31,620 Foster, KY $33,010 Germantown, KY $32,060 Ghent, KY $32,370

Glencoe, KY $32,630 Hillsboro, KY $31,490 Independence, KY $33,720 Jonesville, KY $32,440 Kenton, KY $33,470 Mason, KY $32,230 Mayslick, KY $31,740 Maysville, KY $31,810

Melbourne, KY $33,730 Milford, KY $32,250 Minerva, KY $32,280 Morning View, KY $33,490 Mount Olivet, KY $31,920 Muses Mills, KY $31,390 Newport, KY $33,730 Bellevue, KY $33,730

Dayton, KY $33,730 Fort Thomas, KY $33,730 Petersburg, KY $33,530 Plummers Landing, KY $31,400 Sanders, KY $32,240 Silver Grove, KY $33,730 Sparta, KY $32,470 Union, KY $33,440

Verona, KY $33,220 Wallingford, KY $31,410 Walton, KY $33,510 Warsaw, KY $32,980 Washington, KY $31,880 Williamstown, KY $32,450 Worthville, KY $32,030 Ashland, KY $30,970

Argillite, KY $31,110 Blaine, KY $30,990 Carter, KY $31,220 Catlettsburg, KY $30,940 Denton, KY $31,020 Emerson, KY $31,270 Flatwoods, KY $31,090 Garrison, KY $31,330

Grahn, KY $31,170 Grayson, KY $31,130 Greenup, KY $31,260 Hitchins, KY $31,070 Isonville, KY $31,070 Martha, KY $31,020 Mazie, KY $31,020 Olive Hill, KY $31,230

Quincy, KY $31,370 Garfield, KY $31,990 Guston, KY $32,500 Hardinsburg, KY $31,860 Harned, KY $31,930 Hudson, KY $31,850 Irvington, KY $32,290 Lebanon Junction, KY $32,640

Mc Daniels, KY $31,730 Mc Quady, KY $31,760 Muldraugh, KY $32,790 Payneville, KY $32,450 Radcliff, KY $32,580 Rhodelia, KY $32,400 Rineyville, KY $32,380 Shepherdsville, KY $32,930

Stephensport, KY $32,030 Union Star, KY $32,320 Vine Grove, KY $32,480 Webster, KY $32,340 West Point, KY $32,940 Westview, KY $31,830 Louisville, KY $33,200 Mc Dowell, KY $30,970

Island, KY $31,640 White Plains, KY $31,450 Nebo, KY $31,620 Nortonville, KY $31,450 Poole, KY $32,430 Princeton, KY $31,470 Providence, KY $31,690 Reed, KY $32,730

Robards, KY $32,510 Saint Charles, KY $31,430 Sebree, KY $32,250 Slaughters, KY $32,050 Smith Mills, KY $32,690 Spottsville, KY $32,740 Sturgis, KY $31,890 Sullivan, KY $31,830

Uniontown, KY $32,510 Waverly, KY $32,510 Wheatcroft, KY $31,810 Lewisport, KY $31,950 Livermore, KY $31,740 Mc Henry, KY $31,560 Maceo, KY $32,220 Maple Mount, KY $32,410

Olaton, KY $31,380 Pellville, KY $31,760 Philpot, KY $31,910 Powderly, KY $31,610 Reynolds Station, KY $31,660 Rockport, KY $31,530 Rosine, KY $31,520 Rumsey, KY $31,710

Sacramento, KY $31,600 South Carrollton, KY $31,640 Stanley, KY $32,490 Utica, KY $31,890 West Louisville, KY $32,380 Whitesville, KY $31,750 Baskett, KY $32,670 Blackford, KY $31,760

Clay, KY $31,780 Corydon, KY $32,530 Dawson Springs, KY $31,480 Dixon, KY $32,120 Earlington, KY $31,750 Fredonia, KY $31,520 Hanson, KY $31,710 Henderson, KY $32,770

Madisonville, KY $31,700 Manitou, KY $31,740 Morganfield, KY $32,290 Burgin, KY $31,890 Carlisle, KY $32,000 Clay City, KY $31,790 Clearfield, KY $31,310 Denniston, KY $31,320

Elliottville, KY $31,270 Farmers, KY $31,370 Frankfort, KY $31,740 Corbin, KY $31,280 Bush, KY $31,290 East Bernstadt, KY $31,350 Emlyn, KY $31,350 Gray, KY $31,200

Keavy, KY $31,250 Lily, KY $31,240 London, KY $31,240 Nevisdale, KY $31,390 Pittsburg, KY $31,260 Rockholds, KY $31,270 Siler, KY $31,290 Williamsburg, KY $31,350

Woodbine, KY $31,270 Ages Brookside, KY $31,080 Asher, KY $31,030 Baxter, KY $31,040 Benham, KY $31,100 Big Laurel, KY $30,850 Bledsoe, KY $30,940 Calvin, KY $31,200

Cawood, KY $30,990 Chappell, KY $30,850 Coalgood, KY $30,950 Coldiron, KY $31,080 Cranks, KY $30,940 Cumberland, KY $30,920 Dayhoit, KY $31,100 Eolia, KY $30,860

Essie, KY $31,030 Evarts, KY $30,970 Grays Knob, KY $31,010 Gulston, KY $31,180 Harlan, KY $31,090 Helton, KY $30,970 Holmes Mill, KY $30,840 Hoskinston, KY $30,940

Hulen, KY $31,110 Kenvir, KY $31,120 Lejunior, KY $31,090 Loyall, KY $31,170 Lynch, KY $30,900 Miracle, KY $31,130 Mozelle, KY $31,000 Partridge, KY $30,860

Pathfork, KY $31,080 Putney, KY $31,000 Stinnett, KY $31,040 Totz, KY $30,910 Wallins Creek, KY $31,100 Warbranch, KY $30,980 Arjay, KY $31,080 Artemus, KY $31,230

Barbourville, KY $31,220 Myra, KY $30,990 Martin, KY $31,000 Melvin, KY $31,010 Minnie, KY $31,060 Prestonsburg, KY $31,020 Printer, KY $30,980 Stanville, KY $31,020

Teaberry, KY $31,020 Tram, KY $31,060 Wayland, KY $30,960 Weeksbury, KY $30,970 Wheelwright, KY $31,040 Hazard, KY $30,870 Ary, KY $30,780 Avawam, KY $30,900

Bear Branch, KY $30,990 Bonnyman, KY $30,880 Buckhorn, KY $30,910 Bulan, KY $30,750 Busy, KY $30,900 Carrie, KY $30,850 Chavies, KY $30,820 Combs, KY $30,990

Cornettsville, KY $30,880 Delphia, KY $30,880 Dice, KY $30,790 Dwarf, KY $30,810 Emmalena, KY $30,820 Fisty, KY $30,810 Gays Creek, KY $30,930 Happy, KY $30,930

Hardburly, KY $31,010 Hyden, KY $30,940 Jeff, KY $30,910 Krypton, KY $30,860 Sassafras, KY $30,890 Scuddy, KY $30,940 Sizerock, KY $30,960 Slemp, KY $30,890

Smilax, KY $30,930 Thousandsticks, KY $30,990 Vest, KY $30,770 Vicco, KY $30,890 Viper, KY $30,920 Wendover, KY $30,920 Wooton, KY $30,920 Yeaddiss, KY $30,910

Yerkes, KY $30,910 Blackey, KY $30,900 Cromona, KY $30,980 Deane, KY $30,920 Ermine, KY $30,930 Garner, KY $30,900 Gordon, KY $30,860 Hallie, KY $30,850

Hindman, KY $30,890 Isom, KY $30,940 Jackhorn, KY $30,960 Jeremiah, KY $30,930 Kite, KY $30,910 Leburn, KY $30,870 Letcher, KY $30,910 Linefork, KY $30,840

Beverly, KY $31,020 Big Creek, KY $30,980 Bimble, KY $31,220 Bryants Store, KY $31,230 Cannon, KY $31,220 Closplint, KY $30,850 Dewitt, KY $31,090 Eriline, KY $31,260

Fall Rock, KY $31,110 Flat Lick, KY $31,100 Fourmile, KY $31,180 Frakes, KY $31,360 Garrard, KY $31,250 Girdler, KY $31,180 Goose Rock, KY $31,240 Green Road, KY $31,120

Heidrick, KY $31,260 Hima, KY $31,260 Hinkle, KY $31,150 Ingram, KY $31,260 Kettle Island, KY $31,150 Somerset, KY $31,260 Bethelridge, KY $31,340 Bronston, KY $31,260

Burnside, KY $31,240 Dunnville, KY $31,240 Ferguson, KY $31,360 Liberty, KY $31,410 Middleburg, KY $31,470 Nancy, KY $31,230 Science Hill, KY $31,360 Tateville, KY $31,240

West Somerset, KY $31,370 Windsor, KY $31,240 Yosemite, KY $31,400 Eubank, KY $31,430 Albany, KY $31,230 Alpha, KY $31,240 Jamestown, KY $31,240 Marshes Siding, KY $31,430

Monticello, KY $31,230 Parkers Lake, KY $31,160 Pine Knot, KY $31,390 Revelo, KY $31,350 Russell Springs, KY $31,270 Stearns, KY $31,240 Strunk, KY $31,320 Whitley City, KY $31,260

Elizabethtown, KY $32,380 Big Clifty, KY $31,830 Bonnieville, KY $31,600 Breeding, KY $31,190 Buffalo, KY $31,780 Burkesville, KY $31,190 Campbellsville, KY $31,520 Cane Valley, KY $31,250

Caneyville, KY $31,380 Canmer, KY $31,430 Cecilia, KY $32,100 Clarkson, KY $31,630 Columbia, KY $31,250 Cub Run, KY $31,440 Dubre, KY $31,340 Eastview, KY $31,950

Elk Horn, KY $31,340 Glendale, KY $31,990 Glens Fork, KY $31,200 Gradyville, KY $31,220 Greensburg, KY $31,300 Hardyville, KY $31,320 Hodgenville, KY $31,930 Horse Cave, KY $31,300

Knifley, KY $31,230 Leitchfield, KY $31,650 Magnolia, KY $31,650 Mannsville, KY $31,480 Marrowbone, KY $31,340 Millwood, KY $31,520 Mount Sherman, KY $31,650 Munfordville, KY $31,500

Sonora, KY $31,850 Summersville, KY $31,480 Upton, KY $31,740 White Mills, KY $31,850 Mortons Gap, KY $31,520 Frenchburg, KY $31,430 Sandy Hook, KY $31,150 Soldier, KY $31,210

South Portsmouth, KY $31,390 South Shore, KY $31,380 Vanceburg, KY $31,480 Webbville, KY $31,000 Willard, KY $31,050 Worthington, KY $31,140 Tollesboro, KY $31,640 Adams, KY $31,010

Beauty, KY $31,020 Boons Camp, KY $31,010 Debord, KY $31,000 East Point, KY $31,030 Flatgap, KY $31,030 Hagerhill, KY $31,040 Inez, KY $31,040 Keaton, KY $31,040

Littcarr, KY $30,910 Woodburn, KY $31,630 Louisa, KY $30,980 Lovely, KY $31,030 Lowmansville, KY $31,010 Meally, KY $31,050 Oil Springs, KY $31,010 Paintsville, KY $31,080

Pilgrim, KY $30,940 River, KY $31,020 Sitka, KY $31,050 Staffordsville, KY $31,060 Stambaugh, KY $31,040 Thelma, KY $31,100 Tomahawk, KY $31,020 Tutor Key, KY $31,050

Ulysses, KY $31,010 Van Lear, KY $31,020 Warfield, KY $31,060 West Van Lear, KY $31,190 Williamsport, KY $31,040 Wittensville, KY $31,080 Campton, KY $31,170 Athol, KY $31,120

Bays, KY $30,850 Beattyville, KY $31,320 Bethany, KY $31,200 Booneville, KY $31,090 Clayhole, KY $30,700 Hazel Green, KY $31,100 Heidelberg, KY $31,340 Island City, KY $31,120

Jackson, KY $30,820 Lone, KY $31,130 Lost Creek, KY $30,800 Mistletoe, KY $30,830 Mize, KY $31,080 Pine Ridge, KY $31,340 Primrose, KY $31,180 Ricetown, KY $31,010

Rogers, KY $31,330 Rousseau, KY $30,830 Rowdy, KY $30,750 Saint Helens, KY $31,250 Vancleve, KY $30,930 Vincent, KY $31,240 Whick, KY $30,910 Zoe, KY $31,300

Cannel City, KY $31,070 Crockett, KY $31,060 Elkfork, KY $31,090 Ezel, KY $31,200 Falcon, KY $31,000 Gapville, KY $30,940 Malone, KY $31,100 Ophir, KY $31,040

Royalton, KY $30,950 Salyersville, KY $30,980 West Liberty, KY $31,120 Wrigley, KY $31,120 Pikeville, KY $31,060 South Williamson, KY $31,100 Ashcamp, KY $31,000 Belcher, KY $31,110

Belfry, KY $31,040 Burdine, KY $31,130 Canada, KY $31,080 Dorton, KY $30,990 Elkhorn City, KY $31,070 Fedscreek, KY $31,050 Fords Branch, KY $31,150 Forest Hills, KY $31,090

Freeburn, KY $31,070 Hardy, KY $31,080 Hellier, KY $30,990 Huddy, KY $31,110 Jenkins, KY $30,970 Jonancy, KY $31,000 Kimper, KY $31,040 Lick Creek, KY $31,040

Lookout, KY $31,010 Mc Andrews, KY $31,110 Mc Carr, KY $31,050

CNA Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

CNA salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $34,879. While startup companies pay approximate $29,655.

CNA Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$29,655
Growth Stage	51~500	$31,324
Established	501~5000	$33,725
Enterprise	5000+	$34,879

CNA Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CNA roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 40% above the average. Conversely, CNA positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view CNA as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a CNA

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$45,738	$22.0	40%

CNA Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CNA's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$29,310

Average $32,670/year

$34,310

$2,443

Average $2,723/month

$2,859

$564

Average $628/week

$660

$14

Average $16/hour

$16

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,310	$2,859	$660	$16
Average	$32,670	$2,723	$628	$16
25th Percentile	$29,310	$2,443	$564	$14

CNA Salary Growth & Career Path

CNA

Nursing Assistant

Patient Care Associate

For a CNA, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Nursing Assistant role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $33,000 - a projected growth of 1% over your current level.

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