Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary

$12.76/hour

The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Saint Louis, MO is $12.76 per hour. This is 40% lower than the Missouri average of $17.93.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$12.76/hour

Saint Louis, MO

51% lower than the US average.

$17.93/hour

Missouri

8% lower than the US average.

$19.31/hour

United States

How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

Search

Belleville, Illinois

$13/hour

This is equal to the Saint Louis average

Jefferson City, Missouri

$13/hour

This is 2% higher than the Saint Louis average of $12.76.

Springfield, Missouri

$12/hour

This is 10% lower than the Saint Louis average of $12.76.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Saint Louis?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Certified Nursing Assistants, averaging $13 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $13 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$13$13

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

A Nurse holding a file folder

Certified Nursing Assistant Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Saint Louis, MO

Be the first to know about new jobs for Certified Nursing Assistants with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article The 5 Levels of Nursing Practice: Roles and Degrees
5 levels of nursing practice - APRN education
The 5 Levels of Nursing Practice: Roles and Degrees
See how far you can go in a nursing career that suits your needs and work style.
Open article HHA vs CNA: What’s the Difference?
CNA or HHA helping home care patient with walking
HHA vs CNA: What’s the Difference?
Compare two of the quickest ways to start a healthcare career to find your perfect fit.
Open article CNA Reciprocity and Certification Requirements by State
CNA reciprocity rules / CMS
CNA Reciprocity and Certification Requirements by State
Learn what it takes to work across state lines as a certified nurse assistant.
See more Blog Posts