How many CNA classes are in Merced, CA?

California's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Merced. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How much do CNAs make in Merced?

Typical CNA pay in the Merced area is $44,730 a year, or $21.51 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The California figure is $47,630.

How long is CNA training in Merced?

Programs in Merced follow California's requirement of 160 training hours, including 100 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.

CNA Classes in Merced, CA: 4 State-Approved Programs

Merced has 4 CNA training programs on California's approved list. California requires 160 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Merced area is $44,730 a year, 6% below the California figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Merced

160 hrs

Training California requires

$44,730

Typical CNA pay, Merced area

Nursing homes in Merced

CNA programs in Merced

Each program below appears on California's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.

State-approved CNA programs in Merced
Program	Address	Phone
Merced College	3600 M Street, 95348	(209) 384-6000
Merced College	100 Farmland Avenue, 95348	(209) 384-6000
Merced College	3600 M Street, 95348	(209) 384-6386
Mj Nursing Assistant Training Institute	555 West 26Th Street, 95340	(209) 233-9854

Programs: CDPH ATCS/TPRU (official list), mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.

Where CNAs work in Merced

CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Merced, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Merced.

Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.

CNA pay in Merced

$44,730

Merced area · $21.51 an hour

$47,630

California

$42,260

United States

BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Merced

After training: exam and registry

Graduates take California's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the California Nurse Assistant Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the California registry works.

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Questions about CNA classes in Merced

How many CNA classes are in Merced, CA?: California's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Merced. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How much do CNAs make in Merced?: Typical CNA pay in the Merced area is $44,730 a year, or $21.51 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The California figure is $47,630.
How long is CNA training in Merced?: Programs in Merced follow California's requirement of 160 training hours, including 100 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
Can I get free CNA training in Merced?: Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 6 nursing homes in Merced.