Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Louisiana
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 72% lower than the US average of $19.29.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$11.22/hour
Louisiana
72% lower than the US average.
$19.29/hour
United States
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Certified Nursing Assistants?
Bossier City, Louisiana and Shreveport, Louisiana pay Certified Nursing Assistants the most, both averaging $12 per hour. Bossier City, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $16. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $11 per hour — Bossier City, Louisiana and Shreveport, Louisiana pay 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bossier City, Louisiana | $12 | $16 |
| Shreveport, Louisiana | $12 | $16 |
How does the pay for Certified Nursing Assistants in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $20 per hour, followed by Illinois ($19) and Kansas ($18). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $23. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $11 per hour — Texas pays 82% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $20 | $23 |
| Illinois | $19 | $19 |
| Kansas | $18 | $18 |
| Tennessee | $18 | $18 |
| Kentucky | $13 | $17 |
| Missouri | $13 | $17 |
| Alabama | $12 | $15 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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