Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Boston, MA
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$17.42/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Boston, MA is $17.42 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Massachusetts average of $19.58.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Boston, MA compared to State and National Averages
$17.42/hour
Boston, MA
10% lower than the US average.
$19.58/hour
Massachusetts
2% higher than the US average.
$19.24/hour
United States
How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Boston Compare to Other Cities
How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Boston Compare to Other Cities
Exeter, New Hampshire
$17/hour
This is 1% lower than the Boston average of $17.42.
Manchester, Connecticut
$17/hour
This is 5% lower than the Boston average of $17.42.
Windsor, Connecticut
--/hour
What are the highest paying Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Boston?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Certified Nursing Assistants, averaging $18 per hour. For comparison, the Boston, MA average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $17 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $18 | $18 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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