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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Oregon

Median Annual in Oregon
$49,830/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.96/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oregon

groups Employed in OR
14,800
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,210 #3 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Oregon, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Oregon earn a median of $49,830 per year ($23.96 per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $43,210, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $61,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oregon.

Is $49,830 good pay in Oregon?

Adjusted for Oregon's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $49,830 is worth about $48,210 in national buying power — ranking Oregon #3 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Oregon

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,210
$20.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,830
$23.96/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$61,310
$29.48/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OR
Oregon (here) $49,830 $48,210
Washington $49,180 $45,957 +$650
California $47,630 $43,018 +$2,200
Nevada $45,490 $45,500 +$4,340
Idaho $38,650 $40,474 +$11,180

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Oregon: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Oregon?

Certified nursing assistants in Oregon earn a median of $49,830 per year ($23.96 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Oregon pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $49,830, Oregon pays 18% above the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 14,800 work in the state.

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