IL · Peoria · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Peoria, IL

The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Peoria area is $19.07 per hour ($39,660 a year), with the typical range running from $18.05 to $22.98. 13 open roles with published pay are listed for Peoria. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Peoria. The free report below lists employers near Peoria and what they pay.

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Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Peoria

PermanentPosted today

CNA Acute Care G200

OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL

$18.98–$22.34/ hour
  • Req 110040
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

CNA Almost Home Kids

OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL

$18.98–$22.34/ hour
  • Req 108120
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Per diemPosted 2 days ago

CNA Neuro Med Surg

OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL

$18.98–$22.34/ hour
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  • Req 111349
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

CNA Float

OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL

$18.98–$22.34/ hour
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Hospice Aide/CNA

OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL

$18.98–$22.34/ hour
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

CNA Surgical Acute

OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL

$18.98–$22.34/ hour
  • Req 112007
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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Peoria, IL

The metro median is 11% below the Illinois statewide median of $21.52 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 3,320 nursing assistants employed in the Peoria metro area, 20.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.34$36,0709% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.05$37,5405% below U.S. median
Median$19.07$39,660in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.98$47,80021% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.72$49,34025% above U.S. median

How Peoria ranks

  • 129th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 73rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 7 Illinois 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 Peoria

  • Overall prices in Peoria run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.07 median hour buys what $20.90 buys at the national price level, 10% above 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 Peoria paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$687
  • Per year: $34,326
  • Per month: $2,860

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

Travel assignment per diem in Peoria

ItemFederal 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 Peoria

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Peoria, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carle Health Proctor Hospital
Peoria, IL		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Carle Health Methodist Hospital
Peoria, IL		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Peoria County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Peoria 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Normal, IL36 mi$19.12/hr53,304
Bloomington, IL39 mi$19.12/hr79,232
Springfield, IL66 mi$19.75/hr112,949
Decatur, IL72 mi$19.62/hr68,763
Davenport, IA76 mi$18.21/hr100,938
Champaign, IL83 mi$21.02/hr91,961

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Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Illinois

License and tax basics in Illinois

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Illinois state guide

Other healthcare roles in Peoria

Peoria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Peoria, IL?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Peoria metro area have a median pay of $19.07 per hour, about $39,660 a year. The middle half earn between $18.05 and $22.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Peoria ranks 73rd of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 129th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Peoria?

We list 13 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Peoria. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Peoria.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Peoria as a certified nursing assistant?

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Peoria in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Peoria 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 Peoria?

The federal per diem benchmark in Peoria 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.

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Your CNA pay reportPeoria, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL · 26 postings$20.66/ hr$19–$23
  • AccentCareNaperville, IL · 2 postings$22.50/ hr$20–$25
  • ScionHealthNorthlake, IL · 5 postings$22.38/ hr$18–$27
  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationChicago, IL · 16 postings$22.34/ hr$16–$27

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$20.75High$27

117 CNA postings with published pay in Illinois, 99 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 117 CNA roles

  1. Patient Care Technician - PCTPermanent
    $18.00–$27.00/ hour
    Fresenius Medical Care · Oswego, IL · posted today
  2. Patient Care Assistant (CNA) Medical SurgicalPermanent
    $18.00–$26.88/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Aurora, IL · posted today

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