CNA Classes in Olympia, WA
7 nurse aide training programs in the Olympia metro area are approved by the state (Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON), list dated October 2026), in 3 cities.
Updated October 2026 · Data: Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) (October 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
- State-approved programs
- 73 cities
- Training required
- 108+ hr40 clinical
- Olympia median pay
- $48,060metro
How much does CNA school cost in Olympia?
No school in Olympia reported CNA graduates to IPEDS for 2023–24, so there is no local published price; the state-approved programs listed on this page set their own fees, so ask each one for its total. For comparison, the median published price nationwide is $1,382 (96 schools). Exam fees, background checks and uniforms are usually extra.
Compare with other states: how much CNA classes cost nationwide, by state and school type.
7 state-approved CNA programs in the Olympia area
Source: Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON): approved nursing assistant training programs, list dated October 2026. Programs are sorted by city. Call to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost. Programs tagged High school are run by public school systems; ask whether they take adult students.
One of these programs is run by a nursing home. A Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home can't charge an aide it employs or has offered a job: see free CNA classes in Washington.
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EmpRes at Buena Vista
151 Buena Vista Dr, Colville WA 98501 · (509) 684-4539 -
Pennant at Olympia Transitional Healthcare
430 Lilly Rd NE., Olympia WA 98506 · (360) 491-9700 -
ProCare Academy of Washington - Olympia
3773 Martin Way E, Suite A102, Olympia WA 98506 · (888) 960-2553 -
Puget Skilled Nursing
4001 Capital Mall Dr SW, Olympia WA 98502 · (618) 792-8877 -
South Puget Sound Community College
2421 Heritage Ct SW, Olympia WA 98502 · (360) 596-5200 -
Woodard Creek NAC Program
3333 Ensign Road NE, Olympia WA 98506 · (360) 493-4900 -
New Market Vocational Skills Center
7299 New Market Street, Tumwater WA 98501 · (360) 570-4434
CNA Classes in Olympia: FAQ
How many state-approved CNA programs are in the Olympia area?
7 nurse aide training programs in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area are on the official Washington list (Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON), October 2026), across 3 cities.
How much do nursing assistants make in Olympia?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro earn a median $48,060 a year ($23.11/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $49,180 statewide and $42,260 nationally.
How long does CNA training take?
Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.