Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Richmond, VA
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$13.58/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Richmond, VA is $13.58 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Virginia average of $14.13.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages
$13.58/hour
Richmond, VA
42% lower than the US average.
$14.13/hour
Virginia
36% lower than the US average.
$19.23/hour
United States
How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities
How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities
Fairfax, Virginia
$16/hour
This is 13% higher than the Richmond average of $13.58.
Raleigh, North Carolina
$13/hour
This is 5% lower than the Richmond average of $13.58.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
$15/hour
This is 9% higher than the Richmond average of $13.58.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Richmond?
Only Gentiva reports pay data for Certified Nursing Assistants, averaging $21 per hour. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $14 per hour — Gentiva pays 55% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Gentiva | $21 | $21 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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