MI · Battle Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Battle Creek, MI

The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Battle Creek area is $18.70 per hour ($38,900 a year), with the typical range running from $17.69 to $21.85. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Battle Creek. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Battle Creek. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Battle Creek.

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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care · Battle Creek, MI

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  • Req R0272920
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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Battle Creek, MI

The metro median is in line with the Michigan statewide median of $18.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 950 nursing assistants employed in the Battle Creek metro area, 17.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.98).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.24$35,8609% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.69$36,8007% below U.S. median
Median$18.70$38,9002% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.85$45,45015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.99$51,98031% above U.S. median

How Battle Creek ranks

  • 159th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 91st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 14 Michigan 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 Battle Creek

  • Overall prices in Battle Creek run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 39% below the U.S. average (index 61.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.70 median hour buys what $20.65 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 Battle Creek paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$673
  • Per year: $33,660
  • Per month: $2,805

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

Travel assignment per diem in Battle Creek

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 Battle Creek

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Battle Creek, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Battle Creek, MI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Battle Creek Va Medical Center
Battle Creek, MI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital
Battle Creek, MI
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 Calhoun County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Calhoun County (1 population-group, 2 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.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Kalamazoo, MI18 mi$19.03/hr73,290
Kentwood, MI44 mi$17.92/hr54,768
Lansing, MI45 mi$18.81/hr114,336
Wyoming, MI48 mi$17.92/hr78,559
Grand Rapids, MI51 mi$17.92/hr200,117
Elkhart, IN56 mi$17.99/hr53,690

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License and tax basics in Michigan

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

Michigan 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 Battle Creek, MI?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Battle Creek metro area have a median pay of $18.70 per hour, about $38,900 a year. The middle half earn between $17.69 and $21.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Battle Creek ranks 91st of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 159th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Battle Creek?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Battle Creek. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Battle Creek.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Battle Creek as a certified nursing assistant?

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

Is Battle Creek in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Calhoun 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 Battle Creek?

The federal per diem benchmark in Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Select MedicalWyandotte, MI · 2 postings$21.12/ hr$18–$24
  • Holland HospitalHolland, MI · 5 postings$20.26/ hr$17–$24
  • Bronson Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterMattawan, MI · 1 wage offer$16.54/ hr$17–$17

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Low$17Median$20.26High$24

9 CNA postings with published pay in Michigan, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 9 CNA roles

  1. Nursing AssistantPermanent
    $37k–$61k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Ann Arbor, MI · posted 7 days ago
  2. Patient Care Assistant (Float Team) Part Time, DaysPermanent
    $16.88–$23.64/ hour
    Holland Hospital · Holland, MI · posted 7 days ago

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