Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Columbia, MO

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Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary

$12.41/hour

The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Columbia, MO is $12.41 per hour. This is 3% lower than the Missouri average of $12.73.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages

$12.41/hour

Columbia, MO

57% lower than the US average.

$12.73/hour

Missouri

53% lower than the US average.

$19.51/hour

United States

How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$14/hour

This is 9% higher than the Columbia average of $12.41.

Madison, Wisconsin

$16/hour

This is 24% higher than the Columbia average of $12.41.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$14/hour

This is 9% higher than the Columbia average of $12.41.

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

Only Phoenix Home Care & Hospice reports pay data for Certified Nursing Assistants, averaging $17 per hour. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $12 per hour — Phoenix Home Care & Hospice pays 33% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice	$17	$17

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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