When considering a career change, one of the most important elements to research is its future outlook. While career stability is never a guarantee, there are several markers that determine future availability. If you’re interested in starting a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you may be surprised to learn about the projected CNA job outlook.
Data from the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics can help guide you to the perfect career based on stability and growth metrics. It should be noted that your state and city may feature higher or lower demand than the country as a whole. To learn about your local nursing industry, contact your State Board of Nursing and ask to see CNA job outlook/ or growth data.
Certified Nursing Assistant – Industry Growth Projections
Demand for nursing assistants is driven primarily by the aging Baby Boomer population. After World War 2, there was a surge in population as servicemen return from the war. This spike in births resulted in the flux of many industries during the later part of the 20th Century. And, as it happens, will continue to have the same effect well into the 21st Century.
The job outlook for CNA nurses looks very stable and promising in the future.
CNA Job Outlook at the State Level
While demand for Certified Nursing Assistants is universally high throughout the United States, there are several states that currently hold greater numbers of opportunities. For current employment and wage figures in your state, see the BLS wage data for nursing assistants (May 2025).
