Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Florida
Certified Nursing Assistants in Florida earn a median of $17.72 per hour, about $36,850 a year, 7% below the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $17.00 and $19.73 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in Gainesville, FL, at $19.73 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $17.72median pay per hour
- $36,850median pay per year
- 91,280employed in Florida
- #40of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.72 | $32,700 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $17.00 | $35,360 | $17.44 |
| Median | $17.72 | $36,850 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $19.73 | $41,040 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $22.15 | $46,070 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | $19.73 | $41,030 | 2,870 | 11% above | $20.40 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $19.22 | $39,970 | 2,630 | 8% above | $18.78 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $18.63 | $38,750 | 4,500 | 5% above | $18.19 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $18.52 | $38,520 | 1,350 | 5% above | $17.95 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $18.12 | $37,690 | 22,640 | 2% above | $15.87 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $17.95 | $37,330 | 770 | 1% above | — |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $17.85 | $37,130 | 720 | 1% above | $18.35 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $17.79 | $36,990 | 2,380 | in line with | $17.75 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $17.68 | $36,780 | 7,210 | in line with | $17.77 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $17.64 | $36,700 | 15,440 | in line with | $17.48 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $17.60 | $36,610 | 770 | 1% below | $17.51 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $17.46 | $36,320 | 3,000 | 1% below | $17.57 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $17.45 | $36,290 | 2,440 | 2% below | $17.45 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $17.41 | $36,200 | 810 | 2% below | $17.94 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $17.41 | $36,210 | 10,600 | 2% below | $17.17 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $17.35 | $36,080 | 2,730 | 2% below | $17.86 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $17.34 | $36,070 | 480 | 2% below | — |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $17.16 | $35,700 | 2,240 | 3% below | $17.56 |
| Ocala, FL | $17.14 | $35,660 | 1,410 | 3% below | $18.00 |
| Sebring, FL | $17.06 | $35,470 | 440 | 4% below | $18.45 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $16.73 | $34,810 | 670 | 6% below | $17.90 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $16.38 | $34,070 | 1,270 | 8% below | $17.44 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in Florida
- 7roles with published pay
- $20.48median pay per hour
- $18–$26typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 4 | $20.25 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $23.55 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $18.50 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 7 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Florida?
The median is $17.72 per hour, about $36,850 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $15.72 and the top 10% earn over $22.15 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Among Florida metro areas, Gainesville, FL has the highest median at $19.73 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
Florida ranks 40th of 50 states by median certified nursing assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- Veterans Health AdministrationBay Pines, FL · 2 postings$23.55/ hr$18–$29
- Select MedicalPanama City, FL · 4 postings$20.25/ hr$17–$23
- Management Health Systems, LLCSunrise, FL · 1 wage offer$20.00/ hr$20–$20
- Global Reliable Care LLCNew Port Richey, FL · 1 wage offer$13.76/ hr$14–$14
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