MO · St. Peters · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in St. Peters, MO

Certified Nursing Assistants in the St. Peters area earn a median of $18.66 per hour, about $38,820 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.56 and $20.94. That ranks 165th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 178th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 9 open roles with published pay are listed for St. Peters and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near St. Peters.

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PermanentPosted yesterday

CNA Pre-OP and Post-OP

OSF Healthcare System · Alton, IL

$18.98–$22.34/ hour
  • OSF Saint Anthony HlthCtr Monday - Frida
  • Req 112176
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Patient Care Assistant

Hospital Sisters Health System · Highland, IL

$17.50–$24.50/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R1039351
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Patient Care Assistant

Hospital Sisters Health System · Highland, IL

$17.50–$24.50/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R1039352
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Patient Care Assistant

Hospital Sisters Health System · Breese, IL

$17.50–$24.50/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R1039373
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Patient Care Liaison/CNA

OSF Healthcare System · Alton, IL

$18.98–$22.34/ hour
  • OSF Saint Anthony HlthCtr 9am-5:30pm, 3
  • Req 112393
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Who is hiring certified nursing assistants near St. Peters

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Hospital Sisters Health System4$21
Select Medical3$21.09
OSF Healthcare System2$20.66

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in St. Peters, MO

The metro median is 4% above the Missouri statewide median of $17.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 14,360 nursing assistants employed in the St. Louis metro area, 10.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.16$31,53020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.56$36,5208% below U.S. median
Median$18.66$38,8202% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.94$43,56010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.12$46,01016% above U.S. median

How St. Peters ranks

  • 165th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 178th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 8 Missouri 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 St. Peters

  • Overall prices in St. Louis run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.66 median hour buys what $19.62 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 St. Peters paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$672
  • Per year: $33,588
  • Per month: $2,799

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

Travel assignment per diem in St. Peters

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$150
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,652
13-week assignment$21,476

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 St. Peters

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital
Saint Peters, MO
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 St. Charles County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include St. Charles County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
St. Charles, MO5 mi$18.66/hr72,458
O'Fallon, MO6 mi$18.66/hr95,355
Springfield, IL87 mi$19.75/hr112,949
Columbia, MO93 mi$19.29/hr130,900
Decatur, IL116 mi$19.62/hr68,763
Bloomington, IL146 mi$19.12/hr79,232

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License and tax basics in Missouri

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

Missouri 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 St. Peters, MO?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the St. Louis metro area have a median pay of $18.66 per hour, about $38,820 a year. The middle half earn between $17.56 and $20.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is St. Peters a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?

St. Louis ranks 178th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 165th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in St. Peters?

We list 9 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the St. Louis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Peters.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in St. Peters as a certified nursing assistant?

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

Is St. Peters in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include St. Charles 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 St. Peters?

The federal per diem benchmark in St. Peters is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 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 MedicalSaint Charles, MO · 5 postings$21.09/ hr$17–$25
  • National Healthcare CorporationSt. Charles, MO · 1 wage offer$17.48/ hr$17–$17
  • CommonSpirit HealthBURIEN, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
  • Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 6 postings$28.75/ hr$21–$34

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2What they are offering now

Low$17Median$21.09High$25

6 CNA postings with published pay in Missouri, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 CNA roles

  1. Nursing Assistant (NA)Permanent
    $20.00–$25.37/ hour
    Select Medical · Lake Saint Louis, MO · posted 6 days ago
  2. Nursing Assistant (NA) DayPermanent
    $19.00–$24.10/ hour
    Select Medical · St. Louis, MO · posted 6 days ago

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