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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$47,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.93/hr
▲ 13% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
3,490
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$43,403 #21 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in District of Columbia, explained

Certified nursing assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $47,700 per year ($22.93 per hour), which is 13% above the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $38,900, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $57,500. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $47,700 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $47,700 is worth about $43,403 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #21 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,900
$18.70/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,700
$22.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$57,500
$27.64/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $47,700 $43,403
Maryland $43,240 $41,197 +$4,460
Virginia $43,200 $42,728 +$4,500

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in District of Columbia?

Certified nursing assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $47,700 per year ($22.93 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $47,700, District of Columbia pays 13% above the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 3,490 work in the state.

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