Licensed Nursing Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Licensed Nursing Assistant make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Licensed Nursing Assistant in the United States is $46,064 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,846
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,031 to $50,138
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,448
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Licensed Nursing Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $50,138 $4,178 $964 $24
Average $46,064 $3,839 $886 $22
25th Percentile $41,031 $3,419 $789 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Licensed Nursing Assistant Salaries

A Licensed Nursing Assistant'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 Licensed Nursing Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Licensed Nursing Assistant'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): $46,064
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $46,542
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,505
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,698
  • Expert (over 8 years): $47,826
Levels Salary
Entry Level Licensed Nursing Assistant$46,064
Intermediate Level Licensed Nursing Assistant$46,542
Senior Level Licensed Nursing Assistant$47,505
Specialist Level Licensed Nursing Assistant$47,698
Expert Level Licensed Nursing Assistant$47,826
$46,064 0 yr
$46,542 < 2 yrs
$47,505 2-4 yrs
$47,698 5-8 yrs
$47,826 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Licensed Nursing Assistants

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:

  • San Jose: $58,101
  • San Francisco: $57,530
  • Oakland: $56,254

What Skills Can Increase a Licensed Nursing Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.6% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Patient Flow (Mentioned in 2.7% Job Postings): Patient flow is defined as the movement of patients, information or equipment between departments, staff groups or organisations as part of a patients care pathway.
  • Basic Life Support (Mentioned in 2.51% Job Postings): BLS is a level of medical care which is used for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care by advanced life support providers. It can be provided by trained medical personnel.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.6%
Patient Flow 2.7%
Basic Life Support 2.51%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Licensed Nursing Assistant's salary.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Listening
$48,367
5%
Organizational Skills
$47,907
4%
Commitment
$47,446
3%
Data Entry
$46,985
2%
Time Management
$46,985
2%
Accountability
$46,985
2%
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How Education impacts a Licensed Nursing Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Licensed Nursing Assistants 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 Licensed Nursing Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $40,023 and $42,298).

Licensed Nursing Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Licensed Nursing Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 62.3%
Associates 31.4%
Bachelors 5.0%
Masters 0.4%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Licensed Nursing Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Licensed Nursing Assistant'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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Licensed Nursing Assistant

Salaries for a Licensed Nursing Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,863 in 2023 to around $64,393 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Licensed Nursing Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Licensed Nursing Assistant Over Time

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2023
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2024
$65,276
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