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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$39,840/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.15/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
12,260
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$40,298 #43 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Utah, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Utah earn a median of $39,840 per year ($19.15 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $34,870, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $47,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $39,840 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $39,840 is worth about $40,298 in national buying power — ranking Utah #43 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,870
$16.76/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,840
$19.15/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$47,080
$22.63/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $39,840 $40,298 —
Colorado $47,380 $45,977 −$7,540
Nevada $45,490 $45,500 −$5,650
Arizona $44,780 $44,479 −$4,940
New Mexico $39,390 $42,717 +$450
Wyoming $39,160 $42,248 +$680
Idaho $38,650 $40,474 +$1,190

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Utah: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Utah?

Certified nursing assistants in Utah earn a median of $39,840 per year ($19.15 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Utah pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $39,840, Utah pays 6% below the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 12,260 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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