MD · Frederick · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Frederick, MD

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Frederick area earn a median of $20.83 per hour, about $43,330 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $22.85. That ranks 84th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 217th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Frederick and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Frederick.

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Who is hiring certified nursing assistants near Frederick

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Adventist Health3$22.05
Fresenius Medical Care1$22
Select Medical1$24.57

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Frederick, MD

The metro median is 8% above the Maryland statewide median of $19.23 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 24,080 nursing assistants employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 7.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.36$34,03014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.00$37,4405% below U.S. median
Median$20.83$43,33010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.85$47,53020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.14$54,37038% above U.S. median

How Frederick ranks

  • 84th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 217th of 341 after adjusting for local prices

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 Frederick

  • Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.83 median hour buys what $19.13 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 Frederick paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$750
  • Per year: $37,494
  • Per month: $3,124

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

Travel assignment per diem in Frederick

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 Frederick

CMS lists 1 hospital in Frederick, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, MD
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 Frederick County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Frederick County (1 population-group, 1 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
Gaithersburg, MD23 mi$20.83/hr70,686
Rockville, MD28 mi$20.83/hr68,417
Baltimore, MD44 mi$19.12/hr568,271
Harrisburg, PA65 mi$18.75/hr50,649
Lancaster, PA73 mi$19.27/hr58,441
Reading, PA101 mi$21.12/hr96,000

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Maryland · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Maryland

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

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

Maryland state guide

Other healthcare roles in Frederick

Frederick city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Frederick, MD?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $20.83 per hour, about $43,330 a year. The middle half earn between $18.00 and $22.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 217th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 84th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Frederick?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Frederick.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Frederick as a certified nursing assistant?

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

Is Frederick in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Frederick 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 Frederick?

The federal per diem benchmark in Frederick 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 Frederick?

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Your CNA pay reportFrederick, MD · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Adventist HealthSilver Spring, MD · 9 postings$22.05/ hr$18–$25
  • Fresenius Medical CareWheaton, MD · 6 postings$22.00/ hr$17–$33
  • Trinity HealthSilver Spring, MD · 3 postings$21.46/ hr$18–$28
  • University of Maryland Medical SystemBel Air, MD · 31 postings$21.22/ hr$17–$30

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

2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$21.22High$27

56 CNA postings with published pay in Maryland, 50 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 56 CNA roles

  1. Nursing Assistant-Acute CarePermanent
    $44k–$71k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Baltimore, MD · posted today
  2. Patient Care Technician - Mother BabyPermanent
    $17.17–$29.90/ hour
    University of Maryland Medical System · Largo, MD · posted today

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