What are the main factors that influence a CNA Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a CNA Instructor's salary?

A CNA Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $33,356 for beginners, reaching about $34,628 at mid-level, and approach $35,451 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a CNA Instructor?

CNA Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CNA Instructor roles are District of Columbia $37,859, California $37,715, Massachusetts $37,213. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CNA Instructor roles make?

Salaries for CNA Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Cna Prn: $58,033; Hospice Cna: $43,112; Lead Cna: $42,096; Cna II: $41,839; Cna Supervisor: $41,578.

CNA Instructor Salary in Delaware

How much does a CNA Instructor make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a CNA Instructor in Delaware is $34,628 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $38,193
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,345 to $36,494
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,357

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CNA Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,494	$3,041	$702	$18
Average	$34,628	$2,886	$666	$17
25th Percentile	$31,345	$2,612	$603	$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 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): $33,356
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,459
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,628
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,396
Expert (over 8 years): $35,451

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CNA Instructor	$33,356
Intermediate Level CNA Instructor	$33,459
Senior Level CNA Instructor	$34,628
Specialist Level CNA Instructor	$35,396
Expert Level CNA Instructor	$35,451

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How Do CNA Instructor 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 CNA Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,859.
California: $37,715.
Massachusetts: $37,213.

District of Columbia $37,859 California $37,715 Massachusetts $37,213 Washington $37,076 New Jersey $37,062 Alaska $37,014 Connecticut $36,543 New York $36,351

Hawaii $35,739 Rhode Island $35,452 Maryland $35,257 Minnesota $34,990 Colorado $34,888 Illinois $34,853 Oregon $34,723 Delaware $34,628

New Hampshire $34,568 Virginia $34,433 Pennsylvania $34,040 Nevada $33,841 North Dakota $33,776 Michigan $33,674 Wisconsin $33,636 Vermont $33,561

Texas $33,352 Maine $33,339 Arizona $33,318 Ohio $33,294 Georgia $32,980 Indiana $32,822 Wyoming $32,792 Utah $32,744

Iowa $32,723 Kansas $32,559 Louisiana $32,511 North Carolina $32,494 Missouri $32,487 Florida $32,354 Montana $32,282 Nebraska $32,214

Kentucky $32,176 South Carolina $32,039 Tennessee $31,954 Idaho $31,920 New Mexico $31,670 Oklahoma $31,615 Alabama $31,414 South Dakota $31,075

Arkansas $30,890 West Virginia $30,791 Mississippi $30,494

Top Paying Cities for CNA Instructors

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:

Lincoln: $35,838
Little Creek: $35,507
Magnolia: $35,654

Lincoln, DE $35,838 Little Creek, DE $35,507 Magnolia, DE $35,654 Milford, DE $35,838 Marydel, DE $35,373 Millsboro, DE $35,838 Millville, DE $36,078 Milton, DE $35,838

Nassau, DE $35,838 Ocean View, DE $36,078 Rehoboth Beach, DE $36,078 Seaford, DE $35,462 Selbyville, DE $36,078 Smyrna, DE $35,332 Viola, DE $35,654 Woodside, DE $35,551

Bear, DE $35,072 Newark, DE $35,086 Claymont, DE $35,113 Delaware City, DE $35,086 Hockessin, DE $35,113 Kirkwood, DE $35,086 Middletown, DE $35,260 Montchanin, DE $35,113

New Castle, DE $35,113 Odessa, DE $35,308 Port Penn, DE $34,990 Rockland, DE $35,113 Saint Georges, DE $35,086 Townsend, DE $35,257 Winterthur, DE $35,113 Lewes, DE $35,838

Wilmington, DE $35,113 Dover, DE $35,489 Dover Afb, DE $35,571 Bethany Beach, DE $36,078 Bethel, DE $35,462 Bridgeville, DE $35,838 Camden Wyoming, DE $35,527 Cheswold, DE $35,407

Clayton, DE $35,318 Dagsboro, DE $36,078 Delmar, DE $35,462 Ellendale, DE $35,838 Felton, DE $35,838 Fenwick Island, DE $36,078 Frankford, DE $36,078 Frederica, DE $35,838

Georgetown, DE $35,838 Greenwood, DE $35,838 Harbeson, DE $35,838 Harrington, DE $35,838 Hartly, DE $35,301 Houston, DE $35,838 Kenton, DE $35,318 Laurel, DE $35,462

Yorklyn, DE $35,113

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 January 01, 2026

$31,345

Average $34,628/year

$36,494

$2,612

Average $2,886/month

$3,041

$603

Average $666/week

$702

$15

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,494	$3,041	$702	$18
Average	$34,628	$2,886	$666	$17
25th Percentile	$31,345	$2,612	$603	$15

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