Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Missouri

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Missouri?

The highest paying employer in Missouri for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs is Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, paying up to $18/hr. This is 17% lower than the average pay for Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Missouri.

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Certified Nursing Assistants?

Bolivar is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs, paying up to $22/hr. This is 48% lower than the average pay for Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Harrisonville, paying up to $18/hr, Lexington, paying up to $18/hr, and Richmond, paying up to $18/hr.

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Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary

$21.00/hour

The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Missouri is $21.00 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $20.84.

Last updated on August 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$21.00/hour

Missouri

1% higher than the US average.

$20.84/hour

United States

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Certified Nursing Assistants?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Kansas City, Missouri	$14	$18
Kansas City, Missouri	$14	$18
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$14	$18

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

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Mental Health	$21	$21
CNA	$21	$21

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kansas	$21	$21
Minnesota	$17	$22
Wisconsin	$15	$19
Illinois	$14	$19

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Missouri?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice	$18	$18

Last updated on August 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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