PermanentPosted today
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$19.50–$31.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Freehold, NJ
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Freehold area earn a median of $22.99 per hour, about $47,810 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.91 and $25.47. That ranks 9th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 106th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Freehold. The free report below lists employers near Freehold and what they pay.
- $22.99median pay per hour, New York
- $22–$25typical range per hour
- 77,360employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Freehold
PermanentPosted today
Patient Care Technician (Oncology)
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$19.50–$31.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
For youUpdated weekly
65+ more Certified Nursing Assistant roles for you in Freehold, NJ
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Patient Care Technician (Med/Surg 4N)
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$19.50–$31.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Patient Care Technician (Total Joint/Orthopedic Center)
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$19.50–$31.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Patient Care Technician (Neuro Sciences Unit 4E)
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$19.50–$31.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Patient Care Technician (Observation Unit)
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$19.50–$31.20/ hour
Top 25% pay
More open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Freehold
1 more open role from employers in Freehold. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Workforce Development Training Program (External)
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
Pay range with your report
Get the Freehold Certified Nursing Assistant pay report
Named employers near Freehold, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportCertified Nursing Assistant pay in Freehold, NJ
The metro median is 6% above the New Jersey statewide median of $21.59 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 77,360 nursing assistants employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 8.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.99 | $39,500 | in line with U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.91 | $45,570 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Median | $22.99 | $47,810 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $25.47 | $52,980 | 34% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.54 | $59,360 | 50% above U.S. median |
How Freehold ranks
- 9th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 106th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
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 Freehold
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.99 median hour buys what $20.42 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Freehold paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$828
- Per year: $41,382
- Per month: $3,448
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Freehold
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $146 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,624 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,112 |
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 Freehold
CMS lists 1 hospital in Freehold, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Monmouth County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Monmouth County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 5 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 18 mi | $22.99/hr | 56,939 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 18 mi | $22.99/hr | 57,487 |
| Trenton, NJ | 26 mi | $21.83/hr | 91,193 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in New Jersey · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Jersey
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Freehold
Freehold city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Freehold, NJ?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $22.99 per hour, about $47,810 a year. The middle half earn between $21.91 and $25.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Freehold a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 106th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 9th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Freehold?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Freehold. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Freehold.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Freehold as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Freehold in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Monmouth 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 Freehold?
The federal per diem benchmark in Freehold is $146 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 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 Freehold?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Freehold and across New Jersey. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Freehold.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Freehold pay certified nursing assistants? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
250+ Certified Nursing Assistant roles in New Jersey, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your CNA pay reportFreehold, NJ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Centrastate Healthcare SystemFreehold, NJ · 6 postings$25.35/ hr$20–$31
- Select MedicalSaddle Brook, NJ · 3 postings$23.30/ hr$21–$27
- Jefferson HealthNew Jersey · 12 postings$22.63/ hr$17–$27
- Saint Lukes University Health NetworkPhillipsburg, NJ · 2 postings$22.38/ hr$18–$27
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$17Median$22.63High$27
37 CNA postings with published pay in New Jersey, 32 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 37 CNA roles
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Permanent$19.50–$31.20/ hour
- Patient Care Technician (Oncology)Permanent$19.50–$31.20/ hour
+ 35 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.