Traveling Cna Salary in the United States

How much does a Traveling Cna make?

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Traveling Cna in the United States is $34,704 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $38,904
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,933 to $36,903
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,499
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Traveling Cna Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $36,903 $3,075 $710 $18
Average $34,704 $2,892 $667 $17
25th Percentile $30,933 $2,578 $595 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Traveling Cna Salaries

A Traveling 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Traveling Cna Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Traveling 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $34,430
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $34,529
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,682
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,589
  • Expert (over 8 years): $36,654
Levels Salary
Entry Level Traveling Cna $34,430
Intermediate Level Traveling Cna $34,529
Senior Level Traveling Cna $35,682
Specialist Level Traveling Cna $36,589
Expert Level Traveling Cna $36,654
$34,430 0 yr
$34,529 < 2 yrs
$35,682 2-4 yrs
$36,589 5-8 yrs
$36,654 > 8 yrs
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How Education impacts a Traveling Cna's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Traveling Cnas enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Traveling Cna with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,891 and $37,819.

Traveling Cna Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on November 01, 2025
Typical Education for Traveling Cna
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 78.7%
Associates 11.4%
Bachelors 7.6%
Masters 0.6%
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Traveling Cna Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Traveling 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 November 01, 2025

Salary Trends for Traveling Cnas

Salaries for a Traveling Cna can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $51,211 in 2023 to around $51,849 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Traveling Cna salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Traveling Cna Over Time

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2023
$51,211
2024
$52,023
2025
$51,849
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2023 $51,211
2024 $52,023
2025 $51,849
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Traveling Cna bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 59.0%
Bonuses 9.5%
Social Security 5.2%
401k/403b 3.2%
Disability 0.5%
Healthcare 10.5%
Pension 3.7%
Time Off 8.3%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $34,704 59.0%
Bonus $5,584 9.5%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $3,053 5.2%
401K/403B $1,875 3.2%
Disability $319 0.5%
Healthcare $6,182 10.5%
Pension $2,195 3.7%
Time Off $4,911 8.3%
Total Compensation $58,824 100%
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