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Compare cna licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$40,403
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
2 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$151
across 50 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $32,470#48 | 1 mo#1 | $135#20 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $45,840#7 | 2 mo#46 | $260#46 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $41,980#21 | 2 mo#23 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $31,990#49 | 2 mo#23 | $125#17 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $46,420#5 | 2 mo#46 | $115#12 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $44,950#12 | 1 mo#1 | $135#20 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $44,500#16 | 2 mo#23 | $118#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $39,240#25 | 2 mo#46 | $115#12 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $46,860#4 | 2 mo#23 | $167#34 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $36,850#41 | 2 mo#23 | $205#40 | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $36,570#43 | 2 mo#23 | $130#19 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $44,830#14 | 2 mo#23 | $225#44 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $37,530#35 | 2 mo#23 | $29#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $44,750#15 | 2 mo#23 | $85#6 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $37,330#36 | 2 mo#23 | $100#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $38,630#28 | 1 mo#1 | $165#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $36,910#40 | 2 mo#23 | $20#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $37,330#36 | 1 mo#1 | $135#20 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $30,240#51 | 1 mo#1 | $151#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $45,640#8 | 2 mo#46 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $40,000#23 | 2 mo#23 | $161.25#31 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $45,410#10 | 2 mo#23 | $100#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $38,900#26 | 1 mo#1 | $215#43 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $45,580#9 | 1 mo#1 | $270#47 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $30,460#50 | 1 mo#1 | $135#20 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $37,170#38 | 2 mo#51 | $125#17 | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $39,300#24 | 1 mo#1 | $97#7 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $38,620#29 | 1 mo#1 | $100#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $45,060#11 | 1 mo#1 | $190#39 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $46,050#6 | 2 mo#23 | $310#50 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $44,910#13 | 2 mo#23 | $76#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $37,030#39 | 1 mo#1 | $140#25 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $47,390#3 | 2 mo#23 | $115#12 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $37,670#34 | 1 mo#1 | $140#25 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $44,190#17 | 1 mo#1 | $275#48 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $38,570#30 | 1 mo#1 | $104#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $35,040#47 | 1 mo#1 | $75#4 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $48,390#1 | 2 mo#46 | $176.5#36 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,110#22 | 1 mo#1 | $157#30 | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $44,160#18 | 2 mo#23 | $205#40 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $36,370#45 | 2 mo#23 | $165#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $38,070#33 | 1 mo#1 | $207.5#42 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $36,750#42 | 1 mo#1 | $177.15#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $36,390#44 | 2 mo#23 | $145#27 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $38,500#31 | 2 mo#23 | $145#27 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $43,610#19 | 1 mo#1 | $116.5#15 | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $38,790#27 | 2 mo#23 | $180#38 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $48,260#2 | 2 mo#23 | $285#49 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $36,340#46 | 2 mo#23 | $175#35 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $43,250#20 | 1 mo#1 | $137.75#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $38,360#32 | 1 mo#1 | $247#45 | 2 wk#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.