2026BLS OES May 2024
CNA salary in Paterson, NJ.
What Certified Nursing Assistants in the Paterson metro tend to earn, in 2026 dollars. Figures are estimates pulled from BLS state data with a city-level adjustment. Real offers move with experience and shift.
Disclaimer: City-level figures apply a location multiplier to BLS OES May 2024 state-level data. They are not direct BLS city measurements.
Estimated CNA pay in Paterson, New Jersey
Est. Average annual
$43,962
per year (estimated)
Est. Salary range
$36,353 – $54,570
10th–90th percentile
Est. Avg hourly rate
$21.14
$17.48 – $26.24 range
Paterson vs New Jersey state average
Paterson, NJ
$43,962
Estimated annual average
+2% vs state average
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Salary data source
Figures on this page start from the BLS OES May 2024 state-level median and are adjusted with a city-level cost-of-living heuristic. Actual offers vary by facility, experience, and shift.
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