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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$38,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.58/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
7,910
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$40,474 #42 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Idaho, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Idaho earn a median of $38,650 per year ($18.58 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $28,380, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $47,430. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $38,650 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $38,650 is worth about $40,474 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #42 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$28,380
$13.64/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$38,650
$18.58/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$47,430
$22.80/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $38,650 $40,474 —
Oregon $49,830 $48,210 −$11,180
Washington $49,180 $45,957 −$10,530
Nevada $45,490 $45,500 −$6,840
Montana $40,900 $43,214 −$2,250
Utah $39,840 $40,298 −$1,190
Wyoming $39,160 $42,248 −$510

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Idaho: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Idaho?

Certified nursing assistants in Idaho earn a median of $38,650 per year ($18.58 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Idaho pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $38,650, Idaho pays 9% below the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 7,910 work in the state.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) salary in other states

Oregon · $49,830 Washington · $49,180 New York · $48,590 New Hampshire · $47,870 District of Columbia · $47,700 California · $47,630 Colorado · $47,380 Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680

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