Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$11.22/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Louisiana is $11.22 per hour. This is 77% lower than the US average of $19.83.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$11.22/hour
Louisiana
77% lower than the US average.
$19.83/hour
United States
Last updated on December 14, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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