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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Miami Gardens, FL
The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Miami Gardens area is $18.12 per hour ($37,690 a year), with the typical range running from $17.09 to $20.85. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Miami Gardens and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Miami Gardens metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Miami Gardens.
- $18.12median pay per hour, Miami
- $17–$21typical range per hour
- 22,640employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 2% above the Florida statewide median of $17.72 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 22,640 nursing assistants employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 8.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.34 | $33,990 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.09 | $35,550 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.12 | $37,690 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $20.85 | $43,370 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.30 | $46,380 | 17% above U.S. median |
How Miami Gardens ranks
- 209th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 340th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Miami Gardens
- Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.12 median hour buys what $15.87 buys at the national price level, 17% 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.
Estimate your Miami Gardens paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$652
- Per year: $32,616
- Per month: $2,718
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Miami Gardens
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $176 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,876 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,388 |
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 the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, 13 of the 39 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Hospital Of Miami Miami, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Cleveland Clinic Hospital Weston, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Doctors Hospital Coral Gables, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hospital Miramar Miramar, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital Miami, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Broward Health Coral Springs Coral Springs, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida Kendall Hospital Miami, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Homestead Hospital Homestead, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jupiter Medical Center Jupiter, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Hialeah, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Miami-Dade County
HRSA lists 20 active primary care shortage designations that include Miami-Dade County (3 population-group, 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Miami, FL | 6 mi | $18.12/hr | 62,202 |
| Miramar, FL | 6 mi | $18.12/hr | 143,242 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Miami Gardens, FL?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $18.12 per hour, about $37,690 a year. The middle half earn between $17.09 and $20.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Miami Gardens a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 340th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 209th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Miami Gardens?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Miami Gardens.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Miami Gardens 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 Miami Gardens in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 20 active primary care shortage designations that include Miami-Dade 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 Miami Gardens?
The federal per diem benchmark in Miami Gardens is $176 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,876 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 Miami Gardens?
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Your CNA pay reportMiami Gardens, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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.
2What they are offering now
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
- Nursing AssistantPermanent$39k–$60k/ year
- CNA Hospice AidePermanent$18.00–$19.00/ hour
+ 5 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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