AL · Hamilton · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in 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.

Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Hamilton

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Certified Nursing Assistant

North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL

$16.62–$24.93/ hour
  • Variable time
  • Req 000FXV
New this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Certified Nursing Assistant

North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL

$19.24–$28.85/ hour
  • Variable time
  • Req JR100416
Top 25% pay
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1 more open role from employers in Hamilton. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Hospice CNA - Full Time

Enhabit Home Health · Hamilton, AL

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  • Full-time
  • Req 101900175760
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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Hamilton, AL

Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 24,560 nursing assistants employed in Alabama.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.45$25,90035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$13.99$29,10026% below U.S. median
Median$15.61$32,47018% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$17.28$35,9409% below U.S. median
Top 10%$18.64$38,7702% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$562
  • Per year: $28,098
  • Per month: $2,342

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Alabama. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Hamilton

ItemFederal 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).

Hospitals in Hamilton

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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Marion Regional Medical Center
Hamilton, AL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Marion County

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.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Decatur, AL63 mi$16.40/hr57,974
Tuscaloosa, AL67 mi$15.35/hr114,288
Madison, AL79 mi$15.56/hr64,029
Birmingham, AL80 mi$16.85/hr196,357
Huntsville, AL83 mi$15.56/hr230,402
Hoover, AL85 mi$16.85/hr93,013

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Alabama · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Alabama

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.

Alabama state guide

Other healthcare roles in Hamilton

Hamilton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Hamilton, AL?

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).

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Hamilton?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Hamilton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hamilton.

Do I need a Alabama license to work in Hamilton as a certified nursing assistant?

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.

Is Hamilton in a shortage area?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Hamilton?

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.

Does Valorem Health place certified nursing assistants in Hamilton?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • North Mississippi Health ServicesHamilton, AL · 6 postings$20.77/ hr$17–$29
  • CommonSpirit HealthBURIEN, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
  • Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 6 postings$28.75/ hr$21–$34
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 105 postings$28.55/ hr$21–$44

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Alabama list

2What they are offering now

Low$17Median$20.77High$28

8 CNA postings with published pay in Alabama, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 8 CNA roles

  1. CNA- Cherokee Medical- NightsPermanent
    $19.80–$29.70/ hour
    Advocate Health · Alabama · posted 6 days ago
  2. Certified Nursing AssistantPermanent
    $16.62–$24.93/ hour
    North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL · posted 6 days ago

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