CNA Job Outlook

Healthcare is one of the most stable industries you can work in, and choosing a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant often results in steady pay, flexible hours, retirement, paid time off, and the ability to promote higher in the healthcare field.

Nursing Assistants held about 1.5 million jobs in 2018, says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. CNA Jobs are expected to grow 9% by 2028, adding 135,000 jobs in the next few years. That’s much faster than most occupations.

The largest employers of CNAs are:

38% - Nursing Care Facilities

27% - Hospitals

11% - Assisted Living Facilities

5% - Home Healthcare Services

4% - Government

Jobs for CNAs are increasing as the population of the United States collectively ages. As the baby-boom population ages, more Nursing Assistants will be needed to help in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and nursing homes. The U.S Census Bureau estimates that between 2020 and 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be considered elderly. The number of elderly is expected to grow at a rate of 2.8% annually, representing more than 50% of the population by 2050.

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