Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$14.13/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Virginia is $14.13 per hour. This is 36% lower than the US average of $19.16.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$14.13/hour
Virginia
36% lower than the US average.
$19.16/hour
United States
How does the pay for Certified Nursing Assistants in Virginia compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $22 per hour, followed by New York ($19) and Maryland ($16). New York has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $25. For comparison, the Virginia average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $14 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 54% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $22 | $23 |
| New York | $19 | $25 |
| Maryland | $16 | $20 |
| New Jersey | $15 | $19 |
| Ohio | $14 | $18 |
| Kentucky | $13 | $17 |
| North Carolina | $13 | $17 |
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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