PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Nursing Assistant (NA) / Full-time Nights
Select Medical · Wilmington, DE
$19.70–$24.00/ hour
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Wilmington, DE
The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Wilmington area is $20.67 per hour ($43,000 a year), with the typical range running from $18.90 to $22.23. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Wilmington. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Wilmington. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Wilmington.
- $20.67median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $19–$22typical range per hour
- 30,390employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Nursing Assistant (NA) / Full-time Days - $3k Sign-On Bonus
Select Medical · Wilmington, DE
$19.70–$24.00/ hour
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US Renal Care · Wilmington, DE
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The metro median is 10% above the Delaware statewide median of $18.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 30,390 nursing assistants employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 10.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.51 | $36,420 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.90 | $39,310 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.67 | $43,000 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.23 | $46,240 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.54 | $48,960 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Wilmington ranks
- 86th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 130th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
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 Wilmington
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.67 median hour buys what $20.16 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Wilmington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$744
- Per year: $37,206
- Per month: $3,101
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Wilmington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $127 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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 Wilmington
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Wilmington, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Va Medical Center Wilmington, DE | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Wilmington, DE | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in New Castle County
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include New Castle County (1 population-group, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 27 mi | $20.67/hr | 71,749 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 28 mi | $20.67/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Vineland, NJ | 34 mi | $21.94/hr | 62,070 |
| Lancaster, PA | 46 mi | $19.27/hr | 58,441 |
| Reading, PA | 47 mi | $21.12/hr | 96,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | 53 mi | $21.83/hr | 91,193 |
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License and tax basics in Delaware
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Delaware requires for your role with the Delaware licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Delaware taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Wilmington, DE?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $20.67 per hour, about $43,000 a year. The middle half earn between $18.90 and $22.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Wilmington a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 130th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 86th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Wilmington?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Wilmington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Wilmington.
Do I need a Delaware license to work in Wilmington as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Delaware requires for your role with the Delaware licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Wilmington in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include New Castle 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 Wilmington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Wilmington is $127 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Select MedicalWilmington, DE · 2 postings$21.85/ hr$20–$24
- AmedisysMilford, DE · 2 postings$21.75/ hr$20–$23
- CommonSpirit HealthBurien, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
- Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 6 postings$28.75/ hr$21–$34
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2What they are offering now
Low$20Median$21.85High$24
4 CNA postings with published pay in Delaware, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 CNA roles
- CNA Hospice AidePermanent$20.00–$23.00/ hour
- Nursing Assistant (NA) / Full-time NightsPermanent$19.70–$24.00/ hour
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