How much does an LNA make hourly?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of LNA in the United States is $18. While Salary.com is seeing that LNA salary in the US can go up to $20 or down to $14, but most earn between $16 and $19. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of LNA in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
LNA Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile LNA Salary $14 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile LNA Salary $16 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile LNA Salary $18 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile LNA Salary $19 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile LNA Salary $20 US April 01, 2026
25% $16 10% $14 90% $20 75% $19 $18 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    LNA


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of LNA in the United States. The average hourly rate for LNA ranges from $16 to $19 with the average hourly pay of $18. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $19 to $23 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $20.

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