Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Washington
The median certified nursing assistant in Washington earns $23.20 an hour, or $48,260 a year. That’s $4.19 above the national median, ranking #2 of 51.
- Median hourly$23.20
- Median yearly$48,260
- Bottom 10% earn under$19.31/hr
- Top 10% earn over$28.95/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$24.02
- CNAs employed28,080
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Washington, occupation 31-1131. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all CNAs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Washington
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $53.93/hr | $112,180/yr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $38.32/hr | $79,700/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $67.41/hr | $140,220/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open CNA jobs in Washington
- Nursing Assistant IAdvocate HealthWashington$20.80–$31.20/hrCNAFull-time
- Nursing Assistant 1Advocate HealthWashington$20.80–$31.20/hrCNAFull-time
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Med/SurgMultiCare Health SystemSpokane Valley, WA$21.18–$31.68/hrCNAMed-surgFull-time
- CNA - Pediatric Patient Care TechnicianMultiCare Health SystemTacoma, WA$23.61–$39.01/hrCNAPediatricsFull-time
- Nursing Assistant - Community Living CenterVeterans Health AdministrationWashington$42k–$69k/yrCNAFull-timeCloses Sep 30, 2027
- Nursing Assistant (Acute Care)Veterans Health AdministrationSeattle, WA$42k–$69k/yrCNAFull-timeCloses Nov 30, 2026