Certified Nursing Assistant
North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL
Certified Nursing Assistants in Alabama earn a median of $15.61 per hour, about $32,470 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $13.99 and $17.28. That is 18% below the U.S. median of $19.01 per hour. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Hamilton. The free report below lists employers near Hamilton and what they pay.
North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL
North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL
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North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL
North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL
North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL
North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL
1 more open role from employers in Hamilton. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Get my free pay reportNationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 24,560 nursing assistants employed in Alabama.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $12.45 | $25,900 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $13.99 | $29,100 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $15.61 | $32,470 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $17.28 | $35,940 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $18.64 | $38,770 | 2% below U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Alabama. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel certified nursing assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
CMS lists 1 hospital in Hamilton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Regional Medical Center Hamilton, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Marion County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 15 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | 63 mi | $16.40/hr | 57,974 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 67 mi | $15.35/hr | 114,288 |
| Madison, AL | 79 mi | $15.56/hr | 64,029 |
| Birmingham, AL | 80 mi | $16.85/hr | 196,357 |
| Huntsville, AL | 83 mi | $15.56/hr | 230,402 |
| Hoover, AL | 85 mi | $16.85/hr | 93,013 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Alabama · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Hamilton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Certified Nursing Assistants in Alabama have a median pay of $15.61 per hour, about $32,470 a year. The middle half earn between $13.99 and $17.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Hamilton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hamilton.
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Marion County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
The federal per diem benchmark in Hamilton is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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