MA · Greenfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Greenfield, MA

Pay for certified nursing assistants in Massachusetts centers on $21.83 per hour, or about $45,410 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.34 and the upper quarter over $23.26. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Greenfield. That is 15% above the U.S. median of $19.01 per hour. The free report below lists employers near Greenfield and what they pay.

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Greenfield, MA

Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 38,280 nursing assistants employed in Massachusetts.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.45$38,3803% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.34$40,2302% above U.S. median
Median$21.83$45,41015% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.26$48,38022% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.09$56,35043% 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.

Estimate your Greenfield paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$786
  • Per year: $39,294
  • Per month: $3,274

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

Travel assignment per diem in Greenfield

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 Greenfield

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Greenfield, MA
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 Franklin County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Franklin County (2 geographic, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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
Chicopee, MA30 mi$19.82/hr55,381
Springfield, MA35 mi$19.82/hr154,888
Worcester, MA47 mi$21.19/hr211,286
Troy, NY55 mi$19.16/hr51,065
Nashua, NH57 mi$21.98/hr91,851
Hartford, CT59 mi$21.40/hr122,129

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Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Massachusetts

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

Other healthcare roles in Greenfield

Greenfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Certified Nursing Assistants in Massachusetts have a median pay of $21.83 per hour, about $45,410 a year. The middle half earn between $19.34 and $23.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Greenfield?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Greenfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Greenfield.

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

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Franklin 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 Greenfield?

The federal per diem benchmark in Greenfield 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.

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Your CNA pay reportGreenfield, 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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