What are the main factors that influence a CNA Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A CNA Instructor's salary?

A CNA Instructor's salary grows with experience: a CNA Instructor (0-0 years)earns $36,754, a Nursing Assistant - Non-certified (0-1 years)earns $37,019, a Patient Care Technician (PCT) (1-3 years)earns $41,001,

What are the highest paying states for a CNA Instructor?

CNA Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CNA Instructor roles are District of Columbia $38,913, California $38,765, Massachusetts $38,248. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CNA Instructor roles make?

Salaries for CNA Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Cna Prn: $57,014; Hospice Cna: $42,374; Cna Float: $36,520; Cna Class: $36,520; CNA: $34,770.

CNA Instructor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a CNA Instructor make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a CNA Instructor in Rhode Island is $36,691 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a CNA Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,830
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,802 to $39,381
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,172

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CNA Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,381	$3,282	$757	$19
Average	$36,691	$3,058	$706	$18
25th Percentile	$33,802	$2,817	$650	$16

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Key Factors That Influence CNA Instructor Salaries

A CNA Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do CNA Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract CNA Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $38,913.
California: $38,765.
Massachusetts: $38,248.

District of Columbia $38,913 California $38,765 Massachusetts $38,248 Washington $38,108 New Jersey $38,094 Alaska $38,045 Connecticut $37,560 New York $37,363

Hawaii $36,734 Rhode Island $36,438 Maryland $36,238 Minnesota $35,964 Colorado $35,859 Illinois $35,823 Oregon $35,690 Delaware $35,591

New Hampshire $35,530 Virginia $35,391 Pennsylvania $34,987 Nevada $34,783 North Dakota $34,716 Michigan $34,611 Wisconsin $34,572 Vermont $34,495

Texas $34,281 Maine $34,266 Arizona $34,245 Ohio $34,221 Georgia $33,897 Indiana $33,736 Wyoming $33,704 Utah $33,655

Iowa $33,634 Kansas $33,465 Louisiana $33,416 North Carolina $33,398 Missouri $33,391 Florida $33,254 Montana $33,180 Nebraska $33,110

Kentucky $33,072 South Carolina $32,931 Tennessee $32,843 Idaho $32,808 New Mexico $32,551 Oklahoma $32,495 Alabama $32,288 South Dakota $31,940

Arkansas $31,750 West Virginia $31,648 Mississippi $31,342

Top Paying Cities for CNA Instructors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $37,036
Albion: $36,421
Ashaway: $37,176

Adamsville, RI $37,036 Albion, RI $36,421 Ashaway, RI $37,176 Barrington, RI $36,421 Block Island, RI $36,983 Bradford, RI $37,152 Bristol, RI $36,386 Carolina, RI $36,850

Charlestown, RI $36,888 Chepachet, RI $36,351 Clayville, RI $36,386 Coventry, RI $36,351 West Greenwich, RI $36,326 East Greenwich, RI $36,375 Exeter, RI $37,152 Fiskeville, RI $36,421

Forestdale, RI $36,386 Foster, RI $36,326 Glendale, RI $36,326 Greene, RI $36,734 Greenville, RI $36,421 Harmony, RI $36,410 Harrisville, RI $36,351 Hope, RI $36,421

Hope Valley, RI $37,176 Hopkinton, RI $37,187 Jamestown, RI $36,814 Kenyon, RI $37,141 Little Compton, RI $37,022 Manville, RI $36,421 Mapleville, RI $36,326 Newport, RI $36,821

Middletown, RI $36,976 North Kingstown, RI $36,315 North Scituate, RI $36,410 Oakland, RI $36,361 Pascoag, RI $36,340 Pawtucket, RI $36,421 Central Falls, RI $36,421 Cumberland, RI $36,421

Lincoln, RI $36,421 Portsmouth, RI $36,674 Prudence Island, RI $36,351 Rockville, RI $37,187 Saunderstown, RI $36,836 Shannock, RI $37,131 Slatersville, RI $36,386 Slocum, RI $36,836

Tiverton, RI $37,046 Wakefield, RI $36,797 Kingston, RI $36,804 Narragansett, RI $36,811 Peace Dale, RI $36,797 Warren, RI $36,410 Warwick, RI $36,421 Westerly, RI $37,198

West Kingston, RI $36,825 West Warwick, RI $36,421 Wood River Junction, RI $37,152 Woonsocket, RI $36,386 North Smithfield, RI $36,410 Wyoming, RI $37,141 Providence, RI $36,421 Cranston, RI $36,421

North Providence, RI $36,421 East Providence, RI $36,421 Riverside, RI $36,421 Rumford, RI $36,421 Smithfield, RI $36,421 Johnston, RI $36,421

CNA Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CNA Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$33,802

Average $36,691/year

$39,381

$2,817

Average $3,058/month

$3,282

$650

Average $706/week

$757

$16

Average $18/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,381	$3,282	$757	$19
Average	$36,691	$3,058	$706	$18
25th Percentile	$33,802	$2,817	$650	$16

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