CNA Instructor Salary in the United States

How much does a CNA Instructor make in the United States? (2025)

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a CNA Instructor in the United States is $34,210 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $37,805
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,004 to $36,092
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,085
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CNA Instructor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $36,092 $3,008 $694 $17
Average $34,210 $2,851 $658 $16
25th Percentile $31,004 $2,584 $596 $15
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Key Factors That Influence CNA Instructor Salaries

A CNA Instructor'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 CNA Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CNA Instructor'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): $33,054
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $33,149
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,256
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,127
  • Expert (over 8 years): $35,189
Levels Salary
Entry Level CNA Instructor $33,054
Intermediate Level CNA Instructor $33,149
Senior Level CNA Instructor $34,256
Specialist Level CNA Instructor $35,127
Expert Level CNA Instructor $35,189
$33,054 0 yr
$33,149 < 2 yrs
$34,256 2-4 yrs
$35,127 5-8 yrs
$35,189 > 8 yrs
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How Education impacts a CNA Instructor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many CNA Instructors 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 CNA Instructor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $34,457 and $36,308.

CNA Instructor Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on November 01, 2025
Typical Education for CNA Instructor
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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CNA Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CNA Instructor'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 CNA Instructors

Salaries for a CNA Instructor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $49,164 in 2023 to around $49,776 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of CNA Instructor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of CNA Instructor Over Time

2022
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2023
$49,164
2024
$49,944
2025
$49,776
2026
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2023 $49,164
2024 $49,944
2025 $49,776
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CNA Instructor bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 63.6%
Bonuses 4.1%
Social Security 5.2%
401k/403b 3.2%
Disability 0.5%
Healthcare 11.0%
Pension 3.8%
Time Off 8.4%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $34,210 63.6%
Bonus $2,221 4.1%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $2,813 5.2%
401K/403B $1,729 3.2%
Disability $294 0.5%
Healthcare $5,935 11.0%
Pension $2,023 3.8%
Time Off $4,526 8.4%
Total Compensation $53,751 100%
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