Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Washington
Certified Nursing Assistants in Washington earn a median of $23.20 per hour, about $48,260 a year, 22% above the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $21.56 and $26.34 per hour. The highest median among Washington metro areas is in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, at $24.37 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $23.20median pay per hour
- $48,260median pay per year
- 28,080employed in Washington
- #2of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Washington: percentiles
| Level | Washington per hour | Washington per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.31 | $40,160 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $21.56 | $44,840 | $17.44 |
| Median | $23.20 | $48,260 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $26.34 | $54,790 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $28.95 | $60,220 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in Washington
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Washington median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $24.37 | $50,690 | 14,910 | 5% above | $21.93 |
| Bellingham, WA | $23.01 | $47,860 | 720 | 1% below | $22.27 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $22.80 | $47,420 | 900 | 2% below | $21.59 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $22.70 | $47,220 | 510 | 2% below | — |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $22.66 | $47,140 | 450 | 2% below | $21.82 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $22.55 | $46,900 | 900 | 3% below | $21.75 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $22.53 | $46,850 | 290 | 3% below | — |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $22.42 | $46,640 | 1,010 | 3% below | $22.40 |
| Yakima, WA | $22.28 | $46,330 | 1,130 | 4% below | $23.32 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $22.20 | $46,180 | 2,680 | 4% below | $22.12 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $22.13 | $46,020 | 440 | 5% below | — |
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 Washington
- 133roles with published pay
- $28.52median pay per hour
- $21–$37typical published range
- 8employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 105 | $28.55 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 11 | $24 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 7 | $31.52 |
| Amedisys | 3 | $26 |
| LifePoint Health | 2 | $25.43 |
| ScionHealth | 2 | $26.21 |
| Confluence Health | 2 | $25.50 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $21.25 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 133 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 Washington?
The median is $23.20 per hour, about $48,260 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $19.31 and the top 10% earn over $28.95 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Washington city pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Among Washington metro areas, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median at $24.37 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Washington rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
Washington ranks 2nd 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthBURIEN, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 105 postings$28.55/ hr$21–$44
- ScionHealthSeattle, WA · 2 postings$26.21/ hr$22–$30
- AmedisysFederal Way, WA · 3 postings$26.00/ hr$25–$27
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133 CNA postings with published pay in Washington, 99 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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