Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary

$15.55/hour

The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Allentown, PA is $15.55 per hour. This is 40% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $21.78.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Allentown, PA compared to State and National Averages

$15.55/hour

Allentown, PA

23% lower than the US average.

$21.78/hour

Pennsylvania

12% higher than the US average.

$19.16/hour

United States

How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Allentown Compare to Other Cities

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Exeter, New Hampshire

$17/hour

This is 10% higher than the Allentown average of $15.55.

Madison, Wisconsin

$16/hour

This is 5% higher than the Allentown average of $15.55.

Belleville, Illinois

$13/hour

This is 22% lower than the Allentown average of $15.55.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Allentown?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Certified Nursing Assistants, averaging $16 per hour. For comparison, the Allentown, PA average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $16 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$16$16

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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