How much on average does a CNA make?

Question

Im just wondering on average because im about to take my training class and JEEZE it was expensive.

Answer 1

I can advise you on becoming a CNA. Contrary to popular belief, this job is not made up of "wiping butts". The wages are good comparatively too, I make 11.52/hr. I was trained at the nursing home that currently employs me and they actually paid me to become a CNA. Many nursing homes will do this for you, whether the training be paid or free, it is still much better then shelling out the min. $600 at a community college to become certified. Call around to local nursing homes, I guarantee you will find one with this type of a training class. I would check it out. Now on to the job itself. Being a CNA is one of the most humble and rewarding careers I believe you could choose. Your job is no longer just about a paycheck, it has greater meaning. You deal with the same residents day in and day out so you become for a lot of them, the only family they have. I cannot think of a greater purpose then to care for those who most often are forgot about in society. You can be the one that makes the difference in their lives. It is rewarding beyond words. So much so that I took a 50% pay cut to do this type of work and I couldnt have made a better decision. This is also a position wih amazing job security (the baby boomer are start to age into geriactrics) and unlimited growth potential (many institiutions offer tuition reimbursement). Good luck on your decision, just follow your heart and you will find happiness. :)

Answer 2

CNAS don't make minimum wage. I was working in a convalensis home, and was making 11 a hour.Nnow I am about to start working in home and get 600 a week! Depends on experience and where you work though. I was get a year experience then work your way to the hospital or prison that's where th $$ at!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Ive been a cna for 6 years the least i made was 9 and the most which is now is 18. Goodluck!

Answer 5

The CNA where I used to work made $11.00 an hour and that's in Florida. I made more than that doing medical billing in the office.

Answer 6

It depends on the state and I live in Mass which is one of the most expensive states, and even here they don't get paid more than 10.00$ hr. and that's not much when you think about all the work you'll have to do because CNA's are the ones that get stuck doing all the grunt work and most times dirty, my advice is that if you can opt for Medical Assisting it's about the same amount of time to complete but pays ALOT more aerage pay for MA entry level in Mass is 15.00+hr. hope that helps.

Answer 7

If you can opt out of the training class, do! Sounds like you're hooked up with one of those proprietary schools that stick people with big bills for a job that doesn't pay nearly enough to be worth it. Almost invariably your local junior college will have a training program that is much cheaper, and in a lot of places, the nursing homes themselves will train you just to get warm bodies.

Answer 8

Average Cna Pay

Answer 9

8-16 dollars depending on where you live. Best way to go is agency. Do some time in a nursing home then go agency, more money, and you make your own schedule.

Answer 10

Here in Hawaii they make about $15 an hour.