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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$44,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.44/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
67,740
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,700 #11 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median of $44,590 per year ($21.44 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $37,760, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $49,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $44,590 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $44,590 is worth about $45,700 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #11 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,760
$18.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$44,590
$21.44/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$49,360
$23.73/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $44,590 $45,700
New York $48,590 $45,024 −$4,000
New Jersey $46,830 $43,040 −$2,240
Maryland $43,240 $41,197 +$1,350
Delaware $42,030 $42,111 +$2,560
Ohio $39,010 $42,048 +$5,580
West Virginia $36,720 $41,029 +$7,870

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Pennsylvania?

Certified nursing assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median of $44,590 per year ($21.44 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $44,590, Pennsylvania pays 6% above the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 67,740 work in the state.

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