MI · Royal Oak · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Royal Oak, MI

Pay for certified nursing assistants in the Royal Oak area centers on $18.79 per hour, or about $39,080 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.31 and the upper quarter over $21.04. That ranks 151st of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 248th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Royal Oak. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Royal Oak.

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15 more open roles from employers in Royal Oak. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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Nursing Assistant

Corewell Health · Royal Oak, MI

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  • Req R230838
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Nurse Assistant

Corewell Health · Royal Oak, MI

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  • Req R230613
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

9N ACE Nursing Assistant

Corewell Health · Royal Oak, MI

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  • Req R225078
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Nursing Assistant 7NW

Corewell Health · Royal Oak, MI

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Royal Oak, 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 16,040 nursing assistants employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 8.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.58$36,5708% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.31$38,0804% below U.S. median
Median$18.79$39,0801% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.04$43,76011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.34$46,47018% above U.S. median

How Royal Oak ranks

  • 151st of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 248th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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.

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What your pay buys in Royal Oak

  • Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.79 median hour buys what $18.73 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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 Royal Oak paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$676
  • Per year: $33,822
  • Per month: $2,818

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

Travel assignment per diem in Royal Oak

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$116
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,372
13-week assignment$17,836

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).

Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Michigan

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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Ann Arbor, MI

$37k–$61k/ year
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  • Req 888203500
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Hospitals in Royal Oak

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak
Royal Oak, MI
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 Oakland County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Oakland County (1 population-group, 1 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
Troy, MI5 mi$18.79/hr89,209
Southfield, MI6 mi$18.79/hr76,874

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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 Royal Oak, MI?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $18.79 per hour, about $39,080 a year. The middle half earn between $18.31 and $21.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 248th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 151st of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do certified nursing assistants work in Royal Oak?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Royal Oak, led by Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Oakland 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 Royal Oak?

The federal per diem benchmark in Royal Oak is $116 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 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 Royal Oak?

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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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