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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - TCU
Health First · Palm Bay, FL
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Palm Bay, FL
The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Palm Bay area is $17.45 per hour ($36,290 a year), with the typical range running from $16.44 to $18.54. That ranks 272nd of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 313th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Palm Bay. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Palm Bay.
- $17.45median pay per hour, Palm Bay
- $16–$19typical range per hour
- 2,440employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PCU
Health First · Palm Bay, FL
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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Palm Bay, 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 2,440 nursing assistants employed in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area, 10.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.04 | $31,280 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.44 | $34,200 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.45 | $36,290 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $18.54 | $38,560 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $21.26 | $44,220 | 12% above U.S. median |
How Palm Bay ranks
- 272nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 313th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th 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.
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- Overall prices in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.45 median hour buys what $17.45 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Palm Bay paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$628
- Per year: $31,410
- Per month: $2,617
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Palm Bay
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $173 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,729 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,477 |
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).
Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Florida
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Nursing Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Bay Pines, FL
$39k–$60k/ year
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Amedisys · The Villages, FL
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-time, Day Shift
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Select Medical · Lake Worth, FL
$18.46–$22.50/ hour
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$18.50–$22.56/ hour
Hospitals in Palm Bay
CMS lists 1 hospital in Palm Bay, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay Hospital Palm Bay, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 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 Brevard County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Brevard County (1 population-group, 2 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne, FL | 11 mi | $17.45/hr | 87,561 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 42 mi | $17.79/hr | 50,805 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 42 mi | $17.41/hr | 71,036 |
| Orlando, FL | 48 mi | $17.41/hr | 334,854 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 50 mi | $17.79/hr | 258,575 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 52 mi | $17.41/hr | 84,756 |
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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 Palm Bay, FL?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area have a median pay of $17.45 per hour, about $36,290 a year. The middle half earn between $16.44 and $18.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Palm Bay a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville ranks 313th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 272nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do certified nursing assistants work in Palm Bay?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Palm Bay, led by Palm Bay Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Brevard 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 Palm Bay?
The federal per diem benchmark in Palm Bay is $173 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,729 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 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
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