Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Florida
The median certified nursing assistant in Florida earns $17.72 an hour, or $36,850 a year. That’s $1.29 below the national median, ranking #41 of 51.
- Median hourly$17.72
- Median yearly$36,850
- Bottom 10% earn under$15.72/hr
- Top 10% earn over$22.15/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$18.42
- CNAs employed91,280
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Florida, occupation 31-1131. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all CNAs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Florida
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $39.83/hr | $82,850/yr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $28.89/hr | $60,080/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $62.02/hr | $129,010/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open CNA jobs in Florida
- CNA - Private Duty CompanyBAYADA Home Health CarePine Hills, FL$16–$18/hrCNAPart-time
- Nursing ASST PATIENT CARE MANAGER SPECIALTYMoffitt Cancer CenterFlorida$108k–$165k/yrCNAFull-time
- Nursing AssistantVeterans Health AdministrationWest Palm Beach, FL$47k–$61k/yrCNAFull-timeCloses Nov 13, 2026
- CNA/HHA - M-F 8am to 4:30 pm - The Villages, Villages Charter School EligibleChapters Health SystemThe Villages, FL$16.96–$25.24/hrCNAFull-time
- CNA - PACE Program - Home CareChapters Health SystemCape Coral, FL$16.96–$25.24/hrCNAFull-timeDays
- Mental Health Inpatient Nursing AssistantVeterans Health AdministrationWest Palm Beach, FL$37k–$61k/yrCNAPsychFull-timeCloses Nov 5, 2026