Nursing Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Ann Arbor, MI
The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Taylor area is $18.79 per hour ($39,080 a year), with the typical range running from $18.31 to $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 Taylor. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Taylor.
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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.58 | $36,570 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.31 | $38,080 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.79 | $39,080 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.04 | $43,760 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.34 | $46,470 | 18% 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.
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.
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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $152 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,582 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,566 |
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).
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CMS lists 1 hospital in Taylor, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Hospital - Taylor Taylor, MI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
HRSA lists 18 active primary care shortage designations that include Wayne County (6 population-group, 12 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn, MI | 7 mi | $18.79/hr | 106,377 |
| Dearborn Heights, MI | 8 mi | $18.79/hr | 61,040 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 24 mi | $19.15/hr | 122,925 |
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Taylor city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
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).
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.
CMS lists 1 hospital in Taylor, led by Beaumont Hospital - Taylor. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
HRSA lists 18 active primary care shortage designations that include Wayne County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
The federal per diem benchmark in Taylor is $152 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,582 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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