GA · Mableton · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Mableton, GA

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Mableton area earn a median of $18.39 per hour, about $38,250 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.06 and $21.18. That ranks 188th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 268th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Mableton and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Mableton and what they pay.

Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles near Mableton

Roles in other cities of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area.

PermanentPosted 30 days ago

CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys · Kennesaw, GA

$18.75–$19.50/ hour
  • Hospice Full-Time
  • Req 56697
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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Mableton, GA

The metro median is 5% above the Georgia statewide median of $17.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 22,530 nursing assistants employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 7.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.12$29,37026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.06$35,48010% below U.S. median
Median$18.39$38,2503% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.18$44,05011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.69$47,20019% above U.S. median

How Mableton ranks

  • 188th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 268th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Mableton

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.39 median hour buys what $18.38 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Mableton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$662
  • Per year: $33,102
  • Per month: $2,758

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Mableton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$126
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,400
13-week assignment$18,200

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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area

CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, 7 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc
Newnan, GA
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5No
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, GA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Piedmont Hospital, Inc
Atlanta, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5No
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc
Newnan, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Marietta, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Hiram, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Cobb County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Cobb County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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
Smyrna, GA5 mi$18.39/hr57,177
Atlanta, GA10 mi$18.39/hr520,070
Athens, GA70 mi$17.01/hr128,691

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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 Mableton, GA?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $18.39 per hour, about $38,250 a year. The middle half earn between $17.06 and $21.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 268th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 188th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Mableton?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Mableton.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Mableton 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 Mableton in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Cobb 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 Mableton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Mableton is $126 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,400 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

  • 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
  • PruittHealthAugusta, GA · 4 wage offers$14.88/ hr$14–$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

  1. Patient Care TechnicianPermanent
    $15.30–$21.61/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Ringgold, GA · posted yesterday
  2. Nursing Assistant- Neuro Medical Surgical- DaysPermanent
    $19.80–$29.70/ hour
    Advocate Health · Georgia · posted 2 days ago

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