PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Nursing Assistant (NA) / Nights
Select Medical · Macon, GA
$16.41–$20.00/ hour
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Macon, GA
Pay for certified nursing assistants in the Macon area centers on $16.35 per hour, or about $34,000 a year. The lower quarter earns under $15.39 and the upper quarter over $17.99. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Macon. That ranks 332nd of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 262nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Macon and what they pay.
- $16.35median pay per hour, Macon
- $15–$18typical range per hour
- 1,560employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT Chronic In-center
US Renal Care · Macon, GA
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Certified Nursing Assistant PRN
PruittHealth · Macon, GA
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth · Macon, GA
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Patient Care Technician
American Renal Associates · Macon, GA
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
US Renal Care · Macon, GA
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Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Nursing Assistant (NA) / PRN Nights
Select Medical · Macon, GA
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The metro median is 7% below the Georgia statewide median of $17.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 1,560 nursing assistants employed in the Macon-Bibb County metro area, 16.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.79 | $28,680 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $15.39 | $32,010 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $16.35 | $34,000 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $17.99 | $37,420 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $20.17 | $41,950 | 6% above U.S. median |
How Macon ranks
- 332nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 262nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Macon
- Overall prices in Macon-Bibb County run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 58.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $16.35 median hour buys what $18.47 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 Macon paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$589
- Per year: $29,430
- Per month: $2,452
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Macon-Bibb County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Macon
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in Macon
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Macon, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Macon North Hospital Macon, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Coliseum Medical Centers, Llc, Dba Macon, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Macon, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 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 Bibb County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Bibb County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 15 mi | $17.18/hr | 86,199 |
| Stonecrest, GA | 66 mi | $18.39/hr | 61,015 |
| Columbus, GA | 72 mi | $16.62/hr | 201,830 |
| South Fulton, GA | 77 mi | $18.39/hr | 112,003 |
| Atlanta, GA | 78 mi | $18.39/hr | 520,070 |
| Athens, GA | 81 mi | $17.01/hr | 128,691 |
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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 Macon, GA?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Macon-Bibb County metro area have a median pay of $16.35 per hour, about $34,000 a year. The middle half earn between $15.39 and $17.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Macon a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Macon-Bibb County ranks 262nd of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 332nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Macon?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Macon. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Macon.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Macon 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 Macon in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Bibb 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 Macon?
The federal per diem benchmark in Macon 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 Macon?
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Your CNA pay reportMacon, GA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Select MedicalMacon, GA · 2 postings$18.66/ hr$16–$21
- Advocate HealthRome, GA · 4 postings$25.38/ hr$20–$31
- PruittHealthFairburn, GA · 2 wage offers$15.09/ hr$15–$16
- PruittHealthAugusta, GA · 4 wage offers$14.88/ hr$14–$16
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
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
- Patient Care TechnicianPermanent$15.30–$21.61/ hour
- Nursing Assistant- Neuro Medical Surgical- DaysPermanent$19.80–$29.70/ hour
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