Geriatric CNA Salary Guide: Wayne, NJ

Average Geriatric CNA Salary

$18.39/hour

The average salary for a Geriatric CNA in Wayne, NJ is $18.39 per hour. This is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of $15.00.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Geriatric CNA salaries in Wayne, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$18.39/hour

Wayne, NJ

5% lower than the US average.

$15.00/hour

New Jersey

28% lower than the US average.

$19.24/hour

United States

How Geriatric CNA Salaries in Wayne Compare to Other Cities

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Yonkers, New York

$18/hour

This is equal to the Wayne average

The Bronx, New York

$18/hour

This is equal to the Wayne average

New York, New York

$18/hour

This is equal to the Wayne average

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Geriatric CNAs?

Elizabeth, New Jersey, Paterson, New Jersey, and Wayne, New Jersey pay Geriatric CNAs the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $18 per hour. Elizabeth, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $24. For comparison, the Wayne, NJ average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $18 per hour, roughly in line with Elizabeth, New Jersey, Paterson, New Jersey, and Wayne, New Jersey.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Elizabeth, New Jersey$18$24
Paterson, New Jersey$18$24
Wayne, New Jersey$18$24
Jersey City, New Jersey$18$24

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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