Nursing Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, 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.
Roles in other cities of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area.
Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, IN
Amedisys · Indianapolis, IN
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Named employers near Westfield, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay report| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $24.31 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $20 |
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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.44 | $32,120 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.45 | $36,300 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.35 | $38,170 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $20.62 | $42,890 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.36 | $46,510 | 18% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
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.
| Item | Federal 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).
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.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Heart Center Carmel, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Vincent Fishers Fishers, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Franciscan Health Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Indiana University Health North Hospital Carmel, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Iu Health West Hospital Avon, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverview Health Noblesville, IN | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Vincent Carmel Carmel, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital East Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital North Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital Of Anderson And Madison County Anderson, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel, IN | 5 mi | $18.35/hr | 103,606 |
| Noblesville, IN | 8 mi | $18.35/hr | 75,239 |
| Kokomo, IN | 30 mi | $18.17/hr | 60,093 |
| Muncie, IN | 42 mi | $17.54/hr | 65,320 |
| Lafayette, IN | 45 mi | $17.50/hr | 71,757 |
| Columbus, IN | 58 mi | $17.39/hr | 51,970 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Indiana · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
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.
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Westfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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