Oakland, NJ, December 2024 – The national average hourly rate for Hospice Aides/Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) in hospice agencies increased 5.12% in 2024, according to the 2024-2025 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report. The Report is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The rate increase represents the trend data percent increase from participants who submitted data for both the prior/current years’ study.

CNA increases peaked in 2022, when hourly rates for CNAs rose by 9.09%. In 2023, CNAs saw another year of substantial increases, though to a lesser degree than the prior year, with a 6.83% increase; and 2024 saw CNA rate increases continue trending downwards, at 5.12%.

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797 hospices participated in the annual study. 99.62% of respondents were Medicare certified hospice agencies. The complete 160-page Report covers 62 jobs total, reporting on salaries, bonuses, and hourly & per visit rates. Data are reported by state, region, CBSA, auspice, hospice type and revenue size. The results include the 10^th, 25^th, 50^th, 75^th, 90^th percentiles, average, number of agencies, and number of employees by position. Also included are 20 fringe benefits, shift differentials, actual/planned percent increases, turnover/vacancy rates, caseload size, and productivity.

The Report price is $350. A separate Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, published October 2024, is also available. To order, visit the HCS website at www.hhcsinc.com or call (201) 405‑0075.