Emily Chen, BSN, RN, BSN, RN
Career Analyst & Founder
About Emily Chen
Emily has over 10 years of experience in nursing. She focuses on workforce trends in nursing. Emily has worked in various healthcare settings, including hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Emily Chen founded CNA Salary to provide every certified nursing assistant with access to the same quality of compensation data that large employers use internally. The platform covers hundreds of metropolitan areas with salary breakdowns powered by official BLS statistics.
In 2026, CNA Salary continues to be the go-to resource for certified nursing assistant salary research, career guidance, and geographic pay optimization.
Areas of Expertise
Salary Benchmarking
Analysis of BLS OEWS compensation data across 500+ metropolitan areas, including percentile breakdowns, geographic differentials, and trend analysis.
Career Strategy
Evidence-based guidance on geographic moves, specialization ROI, certification value, and salary negotiation tactics for certified nursing assistants.
Labor Market Analysis
Tracking employment trends, demand-supply dynamics, and emerging practice models affecting certified nursing assistant compensation nationwide.
Clinical Practice
Direct patient care experience across multiple practice settings and states, informing practical salary data analysis.
Credentials & Education
- BSN
- RN
Featured Research
Contact Emily Chen
For media inquiries, data partnerships, or speaking engagements: [email protected]