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

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$49,180/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.65/hr
▲ 16% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
30,270
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,957 #9 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Washington, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Washington earn a median of $49,180 per year ($23.65 per hour), which is 16% above the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $42,500, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $62,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $49,180 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $49,180 is worth about $45,957 in national buying power — ranking Washington #9 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,500
$20.43/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,180
$23.65/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$62,660
$30.12/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $49,180 $45,957
Oregon $49,830 $48,210 −$650
Idaho $38,650 $40,474 +$10,530

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Washington: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Washington?

Certified nursing assistants in Washington earn a median of $49,180 per year ($23.65 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Washington pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $49,180, Washington pays 16% above the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 30,270 work in the state.

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