How much does a cna make an hour in Louisiana?

The average salary for a CNA in Louisiana as of May 2010 was $9.72 per hour, or $20,210 per year. That was about 20 percent lower than the national average for this occupation of $12.09 per hour. The middle 50 percent of Louisiana CNAs were making $8.21 to $10.86 per hour, or $17,070 to $22,580 per year. The bottom 10 percent of the pay scale was at or below $7.62 per hour, or $15,860 per year. The top 10 percent of Louisiana CNAs had wages of $12.80 per hour and higher, or $26,630 per year and more.