Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Tacoma, WA
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$16.88/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Tacoma, WA is $16.88 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Washington average of $16.25.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Tacoma, WA compared to State and National Averages
$16.88/hour
Tacoma, WA
14% lower than the US average.
$16.25/hour
Washington
18% lower than the US average.
$19.24/hour
United States
How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Tacoma Compare to Other Cities
How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Tacoma Compare to Other Cities
Federal Way, Washington
$17/hour
This is equal to the Tacoma average
Puyallup, Washington
$17/hour
This is equal to the Tacoma average
Bellevue, Washington
$17/hour
This is equal to the Tacoma average
What are the highest paying Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Tacoma?
Only Pennant Services reports pay data for Certified Nursing Assistants, averaging $25 per hour. Pennant Services also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $26. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $17 per hour — Pennant Services pays 47% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennant Services | $25 | $26 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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