MA · Chicopee · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Chicopee, MA

Pay for certified nursing assistants in the Chicopee area centers on $19.82 per hour, or about $41,220 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.62 and the upper quarter over $21.94. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in the Chicopee metro area. That ranks 99th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 92nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Chicopee.

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Patient Care Technician

Baystate Health · Springfield, MA

$17.01–$19.55/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R44803
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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Chicopee, MA

The metro median is 9% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $21.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 2,960 nursing assistants employed in the Springfield metro area, 14.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.65).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.91$37,2506% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.62$38,7302% below U.S. median
Median$19.82$41,2204% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.94$45,64015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.66$49,21024% above U.S. median

How Chicopee ranks

  • 99th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 92nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Chicopee

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 75.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.82 median hour buys what $20.63 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Chicopee paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$714
  • Per year: $35,676
  • Per month: $2,973

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

Travel assignment per diem in Chicopee

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$128
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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 Springfield area

CMS lists 5 hospitals in the Springfield area, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, MA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mercy Medical Ctr
Springfield, MA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Miravista Behavioral Health Center
Holyoke, MA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
Holyoke, MA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Hampden County

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Hampden County (1 geographic, 1 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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
Springfield, MA5 mi$19.82/hr154,888
Hartford, CT29 mi$21.40/hr122,129
New Britain, CT36 mi$21.40/hr75,871
Bristol, CT39 mi$21.40/hr62,195
Worcester, MA40 mi$21.19/hr211,286
Meriden, CT46 mi$21.40/hr60,849

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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.

Massachusetts state guide

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Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Chicopee, MA?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $19.82 per hour, about $41,220 a year. The middle half earn between $18.62 and $21.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Springfield ranks 92nd of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 99th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Chicopee?

We list 20 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Springfield area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chicopee.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Chicopee 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 Chicopee in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Hampden 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 Chicopee?

The federal per diem benchmark in Chicopee is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your CNA pay reportChicopee, 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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