Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: North Carolina

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

Goldsboro is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs, paying up to $18/hr. This is 11% higher than the average pay for Certified Nursing Assistant roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Siler City, paying up to $18/hr, Roxboro, paying up to $18/hr, and Durham, paying up to $18/hr.

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Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary

$12.76/hour

The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in North Carolina is $12.76 per hour. This is 34% lower than the US average of $17.16.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$12.76/hour

North Carolina

34% lower than the US average.

$17.16/hour

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Certified Nursing Assistants?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Durham, North Carolina	$14	$18
Chapel Hill, North Carolina	$14	$18

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

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
CNA	$20	$22

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Virginia	$14	$18

Last updated on June 18, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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