MA · Brockton · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Brockton, MA

The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Brockton area is $22.17 per hour ($46,110 a year), with the typical range running from $20.14 to $23.48. 15 open roles with published pay are listed for Brockton. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Brockton. The free report below lists employers near Brockton and what they pay.

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Who is hiring certified nursing assistants near Brockton

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Boston Medical Center14$22.56
Veterans Health Administration1$25.98

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Brockton, MA

The metro median is 2% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $21.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 25,870 nursing assistants employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 9.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.79$39,0801% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.14$41,8906% above U.S. median
Median$22.17$46,11017% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.48$48,84024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.66$57,53046% above U.S. median

How Brockton ranks

  • 40th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 100th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Massachusetts 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 Brockton

  • Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.17 median hour buys what $20.48 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Brockton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$798
  • Per year: $39,906
  • Per month: $3,326

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

Travel assignment per diem in Brockton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$126
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,442
13-week assignment$18,746

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 Brockton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Brockton, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Brockton, MA		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Brockton, MA		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Plymouth County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Plymouth County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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
Weymouth Town, MA10 mi$22.17/hr60,159
Quincy, MA12 mi$22.17/hr103,434
Taunton, MA13 mi$20.88/hr61,936
Pawtucket, RI23 mi$20.88/hr76,996

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License and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts 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 Brockton, MA?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $22.17 per hour, about $46,110 a year. The middle half earn between $20.14 and $23.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 100th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 40th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Brockton?

We list 15 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Brockton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Brockton.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Brockton as a certified nursing assistant?

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

Is Brockton in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Plymouth 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 Brockton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Brockton is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your CNA pay reportBrockton, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationBedford, MA · 3 postings$27.80/ hr$20–$34
  • AmedisysWoburn, MA · 2 postings$25.50/ hr$25–$26
  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 41 postings$25.18/ hr$17–$28
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 62 postings$23.58/ hr$19–$33

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

2What they are offering now

Low$17Median$22.94High$27

245 CNA postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 201 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 245 CNA roles

  1. Med/Surg Certified Nursing Assistant BWFHPermanent
    $22.44–$33.34/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Jamaica Plain, MA · posted today
  2. Nursing Assistant (Inpatient Community Living Center - Long Term Care)Permanent
    $44k–$72k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Bedford, MA · posted today

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