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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$47,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.66/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
3,030
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,112 #4 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Vermont, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Vermont earn a median of $47,130 per year ($22.66 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $37,620, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $59,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $47,130 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $47,130 is worth about $48,112 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #4 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,620
$18.09/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,130
$22.66/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$59,600
$28.65/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $47,130 $48,112
New York $48,590 $45,024 −$1,460
New Hampshire $47,870 $45,956 −$740
Massachusetts $46,680 $44,139 +$450

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Vermont: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Vermont?

Certified nursing assistants in Vermont earn a median of $47,130 per year ($22.66 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Vermont pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $47,130, Vermont pays 12% above the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 3,030 work in the state.

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