MN · Maple Grove · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Maple Grove, MN

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Maple Grove area earn a median of $22.55 per hour, about $46,910 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.78 and $23.49. That ranks 23rd of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 46th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 28 open roles with published pay are listed for Maple Grove and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Maple Grove.

Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles near Maple Grove

Roles in other cities of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.

PermanentPosted today

Nursing Assistant - Float Pool

Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN

$21.84–$30.83/ hour
  • Nursing Assistant/NAR/Resident Assistant
  • Req 174413
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today

Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg

Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN

$21.84–$30.83/ hour
  • Nursing Assistant/NAR/Resident Assistant
  • Req 177079
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

CNA/NAR-Certified Nursing Assistant

Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN

$22.05–$31.85/ hour
  • Nursing Assistant/NAR/Resident Assistant
  • Req 177246
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

CNA/NAR- Certified Nursing Assistant

Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN

$22.05–$31.85/ hour
  • Nursing Assistant/NAR/Resident Assistant
  • Req 176468
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Nursing Assistant (CNA / NAR)

Fairview Health Services · St Paul, MN

$22.05–$31.85/ hour
  • Nursing Assistant/NAR/Resident Assistant
  • Req 177222
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAR)

Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN

$22.05–$31.85/ hour
  • Long Term Care/Transitional Care Ebeneze
  • Req 176857
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Who is hiring certified nursing assistants near Maple Grove

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Fairview Health Services22$26.34
Fresenius Medical Care3$20.50
BrightSpring Health Services2$24.25
AccentCare1$22.50

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Maple Grove, MN

The metro median is 3% above the Minnesota statewide median of $21.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 13,830 nursing assistants employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 7.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.01$39,540in line with U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.78$43,2209% above U.S. median
Median$22.55$46,91019% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.49$48,86024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.49$55,10039% above U.S. median

How Maple Grove ranks

  • 23rd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 46th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 4 Minnesota 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 Maple Grove

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.55 median hour buys what $21.51 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Maple Grove paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$812
  • Per year: $40,590
  • Per month: $3,382

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Maple Grove

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$148
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,680
13-week assignment$21,840

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).

Hospitals in Maple Grove

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Hennepin County

HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Hennepin County (5 population-group, 11 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
Brooklyn Park, MN6 mi$22.55/hr82,893
Plymouth, MN6 mi$22.55/hr78,551

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Minnesota · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

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

Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Minnesota state guide

Other healthcare roles in Maple Grove

Maple Grove city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Maple Grove, MN?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $22.55 per hour, about $46,910 a year. The middle half earn between $20.78 and $23.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Maple Grove a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 46th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Maple Grove?

We list 28 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Maple Grove.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Maple Grove as a certified nursing assistant?

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

Is Maple Grove in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Hennepin 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 Maple Grove?

The federal per diem benchmark in Maple Grove is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 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 Maple Grove?

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Your CNA pay reportMaple Grove, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Fairview Health ServicesEdina, MN · 28 postings$25.62/ hr$20–$32
  • CommonSpirit HealthBRECKENRIDGE, MN · 4 postings$25.00/ hr$20–$33
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 59 postings$24.55/ hr$20–$31
  • Mayo ClinicRochester, MN · 2 postings$24.46/ hr$21–$28

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$24.55High$29

168 CNA postings with published pay in Minnesota, 158 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 168 CNA roles

  1. Nursing Assistant - Float PoolPermanent
    $21.84–$30.83/ hour
    Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN · posted today
  2. Nursing Assistant - Med/SurgPermanent
    $21.84–$30.83/ hour
    Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN · posted today

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