FL · Kissimmee · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Kissimmee, FL

The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Kissimmee area is $17.41 per hour ($36,210 a year), with the typical range running from $16.89 to $18.15. That ranks 274th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 321st of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kissimmee. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kissimmee.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Kissimmee, FL

The metro median is 2% below the Florida statewide median of $17.72 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 10,600 nursing assistants employed in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area, 7.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.30$31,82020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.89$35,13011% below U.S. median
Median$17.41$36,2108% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.15$37,7505% below U.S. median
Top 10%$22.00$45,76016% above U.S. median

How Kissimmee ranks

  • 274th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 321st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th of 20 Florida 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 Kissimmee

  • Overall prices in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.41 median hour buys what $17.17 buys at the national price level, 10% below 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$627
  • Per year: $31,338
  • Per month: $2,612
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Kissimmee

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).

Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Florida

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Kissimmee as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Bay Pines, FL

$39k–$60k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888719500
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys · The Villages, FL

$18.00–$19.00/ hour
  • Hospice Full-Time
  • Req 57104
New this week
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Hospitals in Kissimmee

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kissimmee, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hca Florida Osceola Hospital
Kissimmee, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Poinciana Hospital
Kissimmee, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Osceola County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Osceola County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
St. Cloud, FL9 mi$17.41/hr71,036
Orlando, FL12 mi$17.41/hr334,854
Winter Haven, FL26 mi$17.35/hr59,975
Lakeland, FL37 mi$17.35/hr124,990
Deltona, FL43 mi$17.46/hr100,513
Melbourne, FL48 mi$17.45/hr87,561

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Florida · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

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Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Kissimmee, FL?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area have a median pay of $17.41 per hour, about $36,210 a year. The middle half earn between $16.89 and $18.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Kissimmee a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford ranks 321st of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 274th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do certified nursing assistants work in Kissimmee?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kissimmee, led by Hca Florida Osceola Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Kissimmee as a certified nursing assistant?

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Kissimmee in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Osceola 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 Kissimmee?

The federal per diem benchmark in Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationBay Pines, FL · 2 postings$23.55/ hr$18–$29
  • Select MedicalPanama City, FL · 4 postings$20.25/ hr$17–$23
  • Management Health Systems, LLCSunrise, FL · 1 wage offer$20.00/ hr$20–$20
  • Global Reliable Care LLCNew Port Richey, FL · 1 wage offer$13.76/ hr$14–$14

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

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Low$18Median$20.48High$29

7 CNA postings with published pay in Florida, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 CNA roles

  1. Nursing AssistantPermanent
    $39k–$60k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Bay Pines, FL · posted today
  2. CNA Hospice AidePermanent
    $18.00–$19.00/ hour
    Amedisys · The Villages, FL · posted today

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