CNA Salary in Florida: Which Healthcare Certification Pays More?
When you choose a healthcare certification, such as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), pay is a key factor to compare. If you live in Broward County, that comparison can start with the CNA salary in Florida.
Median Wages in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
May 2025 BLS wage data places these occupations in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area in this order, from lowest to highest median pay (the midpoint of reported wages):
- Home health and personal care aides
- Nursing assistants
- Medical assistants
- Phlebotomists
- Medical records specialists
Nursing assistants rank second of the five, above home health and personal care aides but below the other three occupations. BLS data tracks occupations rather than certifications, so each entry shows pay for a job, not for a credential. The records specialist category includes medical coders.
Factors Beyond Pay
The CNA salary in Florida is one part of choosing a certification. Training length, class schedules, and the type of work you prefer, such as hands-on patient care or administrative tasks, can help you narrow your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CNA Salary in Florida Vary by Region?
Yes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes separate wage estimates for Florida and for each metro area. In its 2025 data, the median wage for nursing assistants in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area is slightly higher than the statewide median.
What Does Median Wage Mean for CNA Pay?
A median wage is the midpoint of an occupation’s pay range: half of workers earn more, and half make less. The Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates each median from employees at all experience levels, so the CNA median does not represent starting pay for new graduates.
Which Pays More, a CNA or a Medical Assistant?
In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, the median wage for medical assistants is higher than the median wage for nursing assistants, according to 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. O*NET OnLine, a U.S. Department of Labor resource, notes that medical assistants perform administrative and certain clinical duties, while nursing assistants provide basic patient care.
Can CNA Training Lead to Higher-Paying Healthcare Roles?
Paired with additional clinical training, CNA skills can support a move into roles with greater median pay. At Center For Career Training, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) program covers CNA, home health aide, phlebotomy, and electrocardiogram (EKG) instruction. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 2025 show that the median wage for phlebotomists is higher than that for nursing assistants.
Start Your Healthcare Training in Lauderdale Lakes
Center for Career Training in Lauderdale Lakes, FL, provides CNA, PCT, phlebotomy, medical assistant, and medical billing and coding programs with day, evening, and weekend class schedules. Reach out to ask about upcoming CNA start dates and enrollment.