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Nursing Assistant (NA) / Days
Select Medical · Augusta, GA
$17.23–$21.00/ hour
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Augusta, GA
Pay for certified nursing assistants in the Augusta area centers on $16.66 per hour, or about $34,660 a year. The lower quarter earns under $14.69 and the upper quarter over $18.15. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Augusta. That ranks 319th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 282nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Augusta and what they pay.
- $16.66median pay per hour, Augusta
- $15–$18typical range per hour
- 2,600employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 5% below the Georgia statewide median of $17.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 2,600 nursing assistants employed in the Augusta-Richmond County metro area, 11.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.57 | $28,230 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $14.69 | $30,560 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $16.66 | $34,660 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $18.15 | $37,750 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $20.58 | $42,810 | 8% above U.S. median |
How Augusta ranks
- 319th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 282nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 12 Georgia 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 Augusta
- Overall prices in Augusta-Richmond County run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 70.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $16.66 median hour buys what $18.13 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Augusta paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$600
- Per year: $29,988
- Per month: $2,499
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Augusta-Richmond County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Augusta
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,372 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,836 |
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 Augusta
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Augusta, 1 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Va Medical Center Augusta, GA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Doctors Hospital Augusta, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital Augusta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col Augusta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| East Central Regional Hospital Augusta, GA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 Richmond County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Richmond County (1 population-group, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 82 mi | $17.51/hr | 144,788 |
| Athens, GA | 85 mi | $17.01/hr | 128,691 |
| Macon, GA | 101 mi | $16.35/hr | 157,056 |
| Greenville, SC | 103 mi | $17.67/hr | 74,371 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 106 mi | $17.18/hr | 86,199 |
| Savannah, GA | 106 mi | $17.89/hr | 148,808 |
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License and tax basics in Georgia
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Georgia 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 Augusta, GA?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Augusta-Richmond County metro area have a median pay of $16.66 per hour, about $34,660 a year. The middle half earn between $14.69 and $18.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Augusta a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Augusta-Richmond County ranks 282nd of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 319th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Augusta?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Augusta. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Augusta.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Augusta as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Augusta in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Richmond 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 Augusta?
The federal per diem benchmark in Augusta is $122 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your CNA pay reportAugusta, GA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- PruittHealthAugusta, GA · 4 wage offers$14.88/ hr$14–$16
- Advocate HealthRome, GA · 4 postings$25.38/ hr$20–$31
- Select MedicalMacon, GA · 2 postings$18.66/ hr$16–$21
- PruittHealthFairburn, GA · 2 wage offers$15.09/ hr$15–$16
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2What they are offering now
Low$17Median$21.94High$31
8 CNA postings with published pay in Georgia, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 8 CNA roles
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- Nursing Assistant- Neuro Medical Surgical- DaysPermanent$19.80–$29.70/ hour
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