MI · Warren · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Warren, MI

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Warren area earn a median of $18.79 per hour, about $39,080 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.31 and $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 3 hospitals in Warren. The free report below lists employers near Warren and what they pay.

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Warren, 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 Warren 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 Warren

  • 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 Warren 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 Warren

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).

Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Michigan

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Warren as they open.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Ann Arbor, MI

$37k–$61k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888203500
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Warren

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital
Warren, MI
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital Llc
Warren, MI
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
The Behavioral Center Of Michigan
Warren, 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 Macomb County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Macomb County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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
Sterling Heights, MI6 mi$18.79/hr134,342
Royal Oak, MI7 mi$18.79/hr58,251

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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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Warren city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Warren, 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 Warren 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 Warren?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Warren, led by Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Macomb 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 Warren?

The federal per diem benchmark in Warren 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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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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