Nursing assistant (CNA) salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for nursing assistants and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $41,014 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $49,180 | $41,014 | $3,418 | 30,270 |
| New Hampshire | $47,870 | $40,644 | $3,387 | 7,810 |
| Alaska | $46,370 | $39,438 | $3,287 | 2,060 |
| New York | $48,590 | $38,921 | $3,243 | 87,990 |
| California | $47,630 | $38,844 | $3,237 | 110,060 |
| Nevada | $45,490 | $38,731 | $3,228 | 8,100 |
| New Jersey | $46,830 | $38,270 | $3,189 | 32,400 |
| Massachusetts | $46,680 | $37,459 | $3,122 | 38,130 |
| Illinois | $45,960 | $36,979 | $3,082 | 68,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,590 | $36,639 | $3,053 | 67,740 |
| Virginia | $43,200 | $35,221 | $2,935 | 40,580 |
| Wyoming | $39,160 | $33,645 | $2,804 | 2,830 |
| South Dakota | $38,800 | $33,356 | $2,780 | 6,860 |
| Ohio | $39,010 | $32,740 | $2,728 | 63,280 |
| Tennessee | $37,990 | $32,705 | $2,725 | 27,040 |
| Michigan | $39,570 | $32,544 | $2,712 | 43,290 |
| Florida | $37,510 | $32,319 | $2,693 | 96,960 |
| Texas | $37,500 | $32,311 | $2,693 | 88,680 |
| North Carolina | $38,460 | $32,043 | $2,670 | 64,010 |
| Georgia | $37,680 | $31,324 | $2,610 | 43,440 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.