verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$45,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.87/hr
▲ 8% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
8,100
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,500 #12 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Nevada, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Nevada earn a median of $45,490 per year ($21.87 per hour), which is 8% above the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $36,940, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $50,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $45,490 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $45,490 is worth about $45,500 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #12 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,940
$17.76/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,490
$21.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$50,680
$24.37/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $45,490 $45,500
Oregon $49,830 $48,210 −$4,340
California $47,630 $43,018 −$2,140
Arizona $44,780 $44,479 +$710
Utah $39,840 $40,298 +$5,650
Idaho $38,650 $40,474 +$6,840

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Nevada: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Nevada?

Certified nursing assistants in Nevada earn a median of $45,490 per year ($21.87 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Nevada pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $45,490, Nevada pays 8% above the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 8,100 work in the state.

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