In Alabama, the average CNA salary is $24,070. The highest-paying industry for CNAs in the state is the mental health and substance abuse services industry, which pays an average of $28,610 per year. The lowest-paying industry for CNAs in Alabama is the arts, entertainment and recreation industry, which pays an average of $20,010 per year.
The median annual wage for a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in Alabama was $26,680 in May 2016. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,420, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $36,940.
Nursing Assistant salary in Alabama
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.
$13.53Per hourPer dayPer weekPer monthPer year
34%
below national average
Overtime
$4,000per year
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a nursing assistant is $13.53 per hour in Alabama and $4,000 overtime per year.1.7k salaries reported, updated at July 28, 2022.
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Salaries by years of experience in Alabama
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | $12.99 |
| 1 to 2 years | $13.12 |
| 3 to 5 years | $13.82 |
| 6 to 9 years | $14.17 |
| More than 10 years | $15.61 |
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Top companies for Nursing Assistants in Alabama
- Aperion Care3.0737 reviews13 salaries reported$24.09per hourShiftKey3.7254 reviews59 salaries reported$23.56per hour
- Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.3.4274 reviews123 salaries reported$22.69per hour
- Nurseio4.020 reviews18 salaries reported$22.36per hour
- Select Specialty Hospital3.21664 reviews13 salaries reported$21.18per hour
