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Licensed Nursing Assistant salary
Average licensed nursing assistant salary
$41,395
How much does a licensed nursing assistant make?
The average licensed nursing assistant salary in the United States is $41,395. Licensed nursing assistant salaries typically range between $30,000 and $56,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for licensed nursing assistants is $19.9 per hour.
Licensed nursing assistant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Licensed nursing assistants earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
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Where can a Licensed Nursing Assistant earn more?
Average licensed nursing assistant salary by state
Highest paying states for licensed nursing assistants
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $43,140 | $20.74 |
| 2 | Florida | $43,825 | $21.07 |
| 3 | Michigan | $42,786 | $20.57 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $43,034 | $20.69 |
| 5 | Washington | $43,700 | $21.01 |
| 6 | Tennessee | $42,710 | $20.53 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $43,437 | $20.88 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $65,530 | $31.50 |
| 9 | Kansas | $40,283 | $19.37 |
| 10 | Ohio | $41,468 | $19.94 |
| 11 | Texas | $42,700 | $20.53 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $39,692 | $19.08 |
| 13 | Maryland | $43,258 | $20.80 |
| 14 | Iowa | $39,121 | $18.81 |
| 15 | Nevada | $43,489 | $20.91 |
| 16 | Delaware | $42,115 | $20.25 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $39,405 | $18.94 |
| 18 | Illinois | $42,344 | $20.36 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $37,585 | $18.07 |
| 20 | California | $46,738 | $22.47 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $42,559 | $20.46 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $38,745 | $18.63 |
| 23 | Oregon | $41,994 | $20.19 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $38,942 | $18.72 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $38,843 | $18.67 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $38,105 | $18.32 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $37,052 | $17.81 |
| 28 | Colorado | $39,679 | $19.08 |
| 29 | Alabama | $38,054 | $18.30 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $38,444 | $18.48 |
| 31 | Missouri | $36,926 | $17.75 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $38,147 | $18.34 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $34,542 | $16.61 |
| 34 | Maine | $33,734 | $16.22 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $36,426 | $17.51 |
| 36 | Idaho | $36,086 | $17.35 |
| 37 | Alaska | $38,422 | $18.47 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $35,116 | $16.88 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $36,831 | $17.71 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $40,629 | $19.53 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $34,884 | $16.77 |
| 42 | Georgia | $35,264 | $16.95 |
| 43 | Virginia | $37,755 | $18.15 |
| 44 | Vermont | $33,849 | $16.27 |
| 45 | Montana | $34,059 | $16.37 |
| 46 | New York | $35,573 | $17.10 |
| 47 | Arizona | $34,163 | $16.42 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $33,307 | $16.01 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $33,770 | $16.24 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $32,826 | $15.78 |
| 51 | Utah | $34,846 | $16.75 |
Highest paying cities for licensed nursing assistants
The highest-paying cities for licensed nursing assistants are Union City, CA, Bradenton, FL, and Seattle, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union City, CA | $47,925 | $23.04 |
| 2 | Bradenton, FL | $44,001 | $21.15 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $43,834 | $21.07 |
| 4 | Franklin, IN | $43,241 | $20.79 |
| 5 | Burlington, MA | $43,231 | $20.78 |
| 6 | Franklin, TN | $42,718 | $20.54 |
| 7 | Kalamazoo, MI | $42,600 | $20.48 |
| 8 | Dover, DE | $42,322 | $20.35 |
| 9 | Salem, OR | $42,043 | $20.21 |
| 10 | Kettering, OH | $41,241 | $19.83 |
| 11 | Olathe, KS | $40,316 | $19.38 |
| 12 | Rochester, MN | $38,943 | $18.72 |
| 13 | Milford, CT | $38,705 | $18.61 |
| 14 | Salem, VA | $36,714 | $17.65 |
| 15 | Sioux Falls, SD | $36,706 | $17.65 |
| 16 | Nashua, NH | $34,797 | $16.73 |
| 17 | Tempe, AZ | $34,175 | $16.43 |
| 18 | Rochester, NY | $33,942 | $16.32 |
| 19 | Burlington, VT | $33,679 | $16.19 |
| 20 | Fargo, ND | $32,944 | $15.84 |
Licensed Nursing Assistant salary details
A licensed nursing assistant's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $56,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a licensed nursing assistant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| Average | $41,395 | $3,450 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying licensed nursing assistant jobs
The highest paying types of licensed nursing assistants are licensed practical nurse, licensed practical nurse staff nurse, and registered nursing assistant.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRN | $39,642 | $3,304 | $19.06 | 72,309 |
| Home Health Care | $37,683 | $3,140 | $18.12 | 184,582 |
| Patient Sitter | $29,649 | $2,471 | $14.25 | 188,756 |
| Medication Aide | $40,799 | $3,400 | $19.61 | 275,582 |
| Certified Medical Aide | $32,675 | $2,723 | $15.71 | 235,444 |
| Nurses' Aide | $30,496 | $2,541 | $14.66 | 157,723 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for Licensed Nursing Assistants, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
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Associate Professor, Pre-licensure Program Director/Assistant Dean, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Top companies hiring licensed nursing assistants now:
Which companies pay licensed nursing assistants the most?
Licensed nursing assistant salaries at Cornerstone VNA and Constellation Health Services are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average licensed nursing assistant salary at companies like Life Care Centers of America and United Health Centers Of The San Joaquin Valley are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornerstone VNA | $57,816 | $27.80 |
| 2 | Constellation Health Services | $54,098 | $26.01 |
| 3 | Life Care Centers of America | $48,276 | $23.21 |
| 4 | United Health Centers Of The San Joaquin Valley | $47,993 | $23.07 |
| 5 | ICONMA | $45,380 | $21.82 |
| 6 | NHC | $43,879 | $21.10 |
| 7 | SouthernCare | $43,653 | $20.99 |
| 8 | SantaFe HealthCare | $43,459 | $20.89 |
| 9 | Kindred at Home | $43,422 | $20.88 |
| 10 | Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company | $43,067 | $20.71 |
| 11 | VNA Home Health Hospice | $42,721 | $20.54 |
| 12 | Summit Orthopedics | $42,264 | $20.32 |
| 13 | The Sunshine Terrace Foundation | $42,064 | $20.22 |
| 14 | Encompass Health | $41,954 | $20.17 |
| 15 | Oregon Health & Science University | $41,619 | $20.01 |
| 16 | The Good Samaritan Society | $41,609 | $20.00 |
| 17 | Genesis HealthCare | $41,568 | $19.98 |
| 18 | Cigna | $41,297 | $19.85 |
| 19 | MAS Medical Staffing | $40,996 | $19.71 |
| 20 | Mayo Clinic | $40,945 | $19.69 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Licensed Nursing Assistant salary trends
The average licensed nursing assistant salary has risen by $6,800 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average licensed nursing assistant earned $34,595 annually, but today, they earn $41,395 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for licensed nursing assistants over the last decade.
Compare licensed nursing assistant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average licensed nursing assistant salary over time
Compare licensed nursing assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Licensed Nursing Assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,400 | $19.90 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $39,300 | $18.91 | -4.5% |
| 2023 | $41,100 | $19.76 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $39,600 | $19.05 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $38,300 | $18.41 | +3.3% |
Recently added licensed nursing assistant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant or Registered Nurse (RN) | Bemidji, MN | 12/18/2024 | $41,740 |
| Poultney | Licensed Nurse Assistant-Reception and Clinical Support | Welcome, SC | 12/18/2024 | $33,914 |
| Beth Abraham Center | Licensed Nursing | Melrose Park, NY | 12/17/2024 | $65,000 |
| St. Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | LNA-Licensed Nursing Assistant | Laconia, NH | 12/17/2024 | $35,479 |
| Prana Talent | LNA | Licensed Nursing Assistant | Concord, NH | 12/17/2024 | $65,876 |
| Carenest Health Services Inc. | Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) | Waterville, ME | 12/17/2024 | $62,610 |
| Radgov | Travel-Licensed Nursing Assistant | Newport, VT | 12/17/2024 | $64,332 |
| Carenest Health Services Inc. | Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) | Claremont, NH | 12/17/2024 | $57,393 |
| Genesis Healthcare | Licensed Nurse Aide-LNA | Newport, RI | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Presbyterian Homes, Inc. | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Assisted Living | Maryland | 12/16/2024 | $60,523 |
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