Salary Negotiation Report
How much should a Certified Nursing Assistant make in 2026?
The national median salary for Certified Nursing Assistants is $39,530 — verified by the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 survey. If you're earning less, that gap is worth up to $5,930 per year.
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What your report proves to your manager
- Your salary vs the verified market median for Certified Nursing Assistants
- What your employer pays new hires for this role (H1B data)
- Why 2.3% growth means the market is competing for you
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How to ask for a raise as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Document your market value
Get your personalized report showing the verified median salary for Certified Nursing Assistants and what your employer specifically pays for this role.
Schedule the conversation
Request a dedicated meeting — not a hallway conversation. Frame it as a career development discussion, not a demand.
Present the data
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