Geriatric CNA Salary Guide: Washington, DC

Average Geriatric CNA Salary

$15.58/hour

The average salary for a Geriatric CNA in Washington, DC is $15.58 per hour. This is 9% lower than the District of Columbia average of $16.98.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Geriatric CNA salaries in Washington, DC compared to State and National Averages

$15.58/hour

Washington, DC

23% lower than the US average.

$16.98/hour

District of Columbia

13% lower than the US average.

$19.24/hour

United States

How Geriatric CNA Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities

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Fairfax, Virginia

$16/hour

This is equal to the Washington average

Brooklyn, New York

$18/hour

This is 15% higher than the Washington average of $15.58.

New York, New York

$18/hour

This is 15% higher than the Washington average of $15.58.

What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Geriatric CNAs?

Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Geriatric CNAs, averaging $16 per hour. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $20. For comparison, the Washington, DC average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $16 per hour, roughly in line with Washington, District of Columbia.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$16$20

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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