Rung 1 of 3 · this guide
Home Health Aide
Home Health Aide · $35,800
Home Health Aides typically earn $35,800 a year, and about 4,305,810 are employed nationally. Employment is projected to grow 18.1% from 2025 to 2035 (BLS).
Home Health Aide Career Paths: CNA, LPN, and What Each Step Pays
Typical pay at each step, from federal wage data (May 2025): Home Health Aide $35,800, CNA $42,260, LPN / LVN $64,400. Each move has its own guide below.
Pay at each rung
BLS OES May 2025+$22,140
+$6,460
Typical annual pay · bar length is pay · click a rung
Rung 2 of 3+$6,460 a year
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant · $42,260
Certified Nursing Assistants typically earn $42,260 a year, and about 1,448,910 are employed nationally. Employment is projected to grow 2.6% from 2025 to 2035 (BLS).
Rung 3 of 3+$22,140 a year
CNA to LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse · $64,400
Moving from CNA to LPN raises typical pay from $42,260 to $64,400 a year, a gain of about $22,140, according to May 2025 federal wage data. Hourly, typical CNA pay is $20.32 and typical LPN pay is $30.96. The difference is $10.64 an hour. Monthly, that is $3,522 against $5,367.
What each step pays
BLS OES May 2025 · typical annual pay
Questions about the Home Health Aide career path
- How long does it take to go from CNA to LPN?
- A state-approved practical nursing program commonly takes about 12 months full time; part-time tracks run longer. Bridge programs may shorten the classroom portion by granting credit for prior training, though that varies by school and state. After graduation come the NCLEX-PN exam and the state licensure application.
- What is a CNA to LPN bridge program?
- Many community colleges and vocational schools offer CNA-to-LPN bridge tracks. They grant credit or advanced placement for CNA training and experience, so coursework already covered may not be repeated. Availability, prerequisites, and how much credit is granted vary by school and state.