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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$45,960/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.10/hr
▲ 9% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
68,640
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,979 #7 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Illinois, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Illinois earn a median of $45,960 per year ($22.10 per hour), which is 9% above the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $37,590, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $54,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $45,960 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $45,960 is worth about $45,979 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #7 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,590
$18.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,960
$22.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$54,050
$25.99/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $45,960 $45,979 —
Wisconsin $45,130 $47,962 +$830
Iowa $39,350 $44,837 +$6,610
Kentucky $38,370 $42,558 +$7,590
Indiana $38,330 $41,070 +$7,630
Missouri $37,680 $41,490 +$8,280

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Illinois: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Illinois?

Certified nursing assistants in Illinois earn a median of $45,960 per year ($22.10 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Illinois pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $45,960, Illinois pays 9% above the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 68,640 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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