Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Maryland

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Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary

$15.60/hour

The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Maryland is $15.60 per hour. This is 25% lower than the US average of $19.51.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Maryland compared to National Averages

$15.60/hour

Maryland

25% lower than the US average.

$19.51/hour

United States

What type of Certified Nursing Assistants make the most money in Maryland?

Only CNA reports pay data among Assisting specialties in Maryland, averaging $16 per hour. CNA also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $18. For comparison, the Maryland average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $16 per hour — CNA earns 2% more.

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
CNA	$16	$18

How does the pay for Certified Nursing Assistants in Maryland compare to nearby states?

New York pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $19 per hour, followed by Delaware ($15) and Pennsylvania ($15). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $25. For comparison, the Maryland average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $16 per hour — New York pays 20% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
New York	$19	$25
Delaware	$15	$19
Pennsylvania	$15	$19
New Jersey	$15	$19
Ohio	$14	$18
North Carolina	$13	$17

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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