Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: New Jersey
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$15.00/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in New Jersey is $15.00 per hour. This is 27% lower than the US average of $19.01.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages
$15.00/hour
New Jersey
27% lower than the US average.
$19.01/hour
United States
How does the pay for Certified Nursing Assistants in New Jersey compare to nearby states?
New York pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $19 per hour, followed by Maryland ($16) and Pennsylvania ($15). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $25. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $15 per hour — New York pays 24% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $19 | $25 |
| Maryland | $16 | $20 |
| Pennsylvania | $15 | $19 |
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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