PermanentPosted today
Nursing Assistant- Hospitality/Orderly
Veterans Health Administration · Phoenix, AZ
$45k–$70k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Surprise, AZ
Pay for certified nursing assistants in the Surprise area centers on $20.52 per hour, or about $42,690 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.44 and the upper quarter over $21.88. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Surprise. That ranks 91st of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 160th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Surprise and what they pay.
- $20.52median pay per hour, Phoenix
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 11,740employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Patient Care Tech
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$19.49–$27.52/ hour
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Patient Care Assistant - Surgical PCU, Nights - PCA *Part Time*
Mayo Clinic · Phoenix, AZ
$18.93–$25.59/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Patient Care Tech
CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ
$19.49–$27.52/ hour
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Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Full-Time Day and Night
Select Medical · Scottsdale, AZ
$20.11–$25.50/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring certified nursing assistants near Surprise
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $23.50 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $27.63 |
| Mayo Clinic | 1 | $22.26 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $22.80 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Surprise, AZ
The metro median is 2% above the Arizona statewide median of $20.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 11,740 nursing assistants employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 5.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.56).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.59 | $36,590 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.44 | $38,360 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.52 | $42,690 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.88 | $45,510 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $24.36 | $50,670 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Surprise ranks
- 91st of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 160th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 6 Arizona metro areas
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.
What your pay buys in Surprise
- Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.52 median hour buys what $19.86 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Surprise paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$739
- Per year: $36,936
- Per month: $3,078
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Surprise
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $160 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,722 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,386 |
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. 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 Surprise
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Surprise. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenir Behavioral Health Center Surprise, AZ | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Destiny Springs Healthcare Surprise, AZ | Psychiatric | Other | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Maricopa County
HRSA lists 49 active primary care shortage designations that include Maricopa County (12 geographic, 11 population-group, 26 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, AZ | 12 mi | $20.52/hr | 199,924 |
| Glendale, AZ | 18 mi | $20.52/hr | 258,143 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Arizona · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Arizona
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Surprise
Surprise city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Surprise, AZ?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $20.52 per hour, about $42,690 a year. The middle half earn between $18.44 and $21.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Surprise a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 160th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 91st of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Surprise?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Surprise.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Surprise as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Surprise in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 49 active primary care shortage designations that include Maricopa 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 Surprise?
The federal per diem benchmark in Surprise is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 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 Surprise?
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Your CNA pay reportSurprise, AZ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationPrescott, AZ · 4 postings$26.33/ hr$19–$34
- CommonSpirit HealthPRESCOTT, AZ · 6 postings$23.50/ hr$19–$28
- Select MedicalTucson, AZ · 3 postings$21.91/ hr$19–$26
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$19Median$23.50High$31
14 CNA postings with published pay in Arizona, 11 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 14 CNA roles
- Nursing Assistant- Hospitality/OrderlyPermanent$45k–$70k/ year
- Nursing Assistant - Geriatrics and Extended CarePermanent$42k–$67k/ year
+ 12 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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