Average Long Term Care CNA Salary

$12.99/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care CNA in Raleigh, NC is $12.99 per hour. This is 56% lower than the North Carolina average of $20.32.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Long Term Care CNA salaries in Raleigh, NC compared to State and National Averages

$12.99/hour

Raleigh, NC

48% lower than the US average.

$20.32/hour

North Carolina

5% higher than the US average.

$19.22/hour

United States

How Long Term Care CNA Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities

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Exeter, New Hampshire

$17/hour

This is 25% higher than the Raleigh average of $12.99.

Brainerd, Minnesota

$16/hour

This is 18% higher than the Raleigh average of $12.99.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$14/hour

This is 5% higher than the Raleigh average of $12.99.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Long Term Care CNAs?

Only Durham, North Carolina reports pay data for Long Term Care CNAs, averaging $14 per hour. Durham, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $18. For comparison, the Raleigh, NC average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $13 per hour — Durham, North Carolina pays 10% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Durham, North Carolina$14$18

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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