IN · Westfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Westfield, IN

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Westfield area earn a median of $18.35 per hour, about $38,170 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.45 and $20.62. That ranks 193rd of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 214th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Westfield and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Westfield.

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Roles in other cities of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area.

PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, IN

$40k–$61k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 887981100
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys · Indianapolis, IN

$19.00–$21.00/ hour
  • Hospice Full-Time
  • Req 56523
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Who is hiring certified nursing assistants near Westfield

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Veterans Health Administration1$24.31
Amedisys1$20

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Westfield, IN

The metro median is 2% above the Indiana statewide median of $17.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 9,430 nursing assistants employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 8.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.44$32,12019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.45$36,3008% below U.S. median
Median$18.35$38,1703% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.62$42,8908% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.36$46,51018% above U.S. median

How Westfield ranks

  • 193rd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 214th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 12 Indiana 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 Westfield

  • Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.35 median hour buys what $19.18 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Westfield paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$661
  • Per year: $33,030
  • Per month: $2,752

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

Travel assignment per diem in Westfield

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$133
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,491
13-week assignment$19,383

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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area

CMS lists 26 hospitals in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area, 6 of the 16 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Vincent Heart Center
Carmel, IN
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent Fishers
Fishers, IN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Indiana University Health North Hospital
Carmel, IN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Iu Health West Hospital
Avon, IN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Riverview Health
Noblesville, IN
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent Carmel
Carmel, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Community Hospital East
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Community Hospital North
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Community Hospital Of Anderson And Madison County
Anderson, IN
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 Hamilton County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Hamilton County (1 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
Carmel, IN5 mi$18.35/hr103,606
Noblesville, IN8 mi$18.35/hr75,239
Kokomo, IN30 mi$18.17/hr60,093
Muncie, IN42 mi$17.54/hr65,320
Lafayette, IN45 mi$17.50/hr71,757
Columbus, IN58 mi$17.39/hr51,970

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Indiana · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Indiana

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

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

Indiana state guide

Other healthcare roles in Westfield

Westfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Westfield, IN?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $18.35 per hour, about $38,170 a year. The middle half earn between $17.45 and $20.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 214th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 193rd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Westfield?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Westfield.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Westfield as a certified nursing assistant?

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

Is Westfield in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Hamilton 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 Westfield?

The federal per diem benchmark in Westfield is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 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 Westfield?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysRichmond, IN · 3 postings$19.00/ hr$18–$21
  • CommonSpirit HealthBURIEN, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
  • Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 6 postings$28.75/ hr$21–$34
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 105 postings$28.55/ hr$21–$44

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2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$19.00High$25

5 CNA postings with published pay in Indiana, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 CNA roles

  1. CNA Hospice AidePermanent
    $18.00–$20.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Richmond, IN · posted today
  2. Nursing AssistantPermanent
    $40k–$61k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, IN · posted 8 days ago

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