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Amedisys · Garner, NC
$19.00–$21.00/ hour
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Apex, NC
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Apex area earn a median of $18.67 per hour, about $38,840 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.00 and $20.75. That ranks 163rd of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 224th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Apex and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Apex and what they pay.
- $18.67median pay per hour, Raleigh
- $17–$21typical range per hour
- 6,460employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Hospice Aide CNA
Amedisys · Garner, NC
$19.00–$21.00/ hour
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The metro median is 3% above the North Carolina statewide median of $18.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 6,460 nursing assistants employed in the Raleigh-Cary metro area, 8.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.44 | $30,040 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.00 | $35,360 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.67 | $38,840 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $20.75 | $43,160 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.48 | $48,840 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Apex ranks
- 163rd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 224th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 13 North Carolina 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 Apex
- Overall prices in Raleigh-Cary run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.67 median hour buys what $19.02 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Apex paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$672
- Per year: $33,606
- Per month: $2,801
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Raleigh-Cary metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Apex
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,435 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,655 |
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 the Raleigh-Cary area
CMS lists 6 hospitals in the Raleigh-Cary area, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rex Hospital Raleigh, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Wakemed, Cary Hospital Cary, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Wakemed, Raleigh Campus Raleigh, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Holly Hill Mental Health Services Raleigh, NC | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health Garner, NC | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Triangle Springs Raleigh, NC | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Wake County
HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Wake County (2 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary, NC | 5 mi | $18.67/hr | 182,659 |
| Raleigh, NC | 15 mi | $18.67/hr | 499,825 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 17 mi | $18.61/hr | 64,028 |
| Durham, NC | 17 mi | $18.61/hr | 301,870 |
| Burlington, NC | 41 mi | $19.51/hr | 61,365 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 45 mi | $17.38/hr | 209,496 |
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License and tax basics in North Carolina
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Carolina 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 Apex, NC?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Raleigh-Cary metro area have a median pay of $18.67 per hour, about $38,840 a year. The middle half earn between $17.00 and $20.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Apex a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Raleigh-Cary ranks 224th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 163rd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Apex?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Raleigh-Cary area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Apex.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Apex as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Apex in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Wake 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 Apex?
The federal per diem benchmark in Apex is $131 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,435 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your CNA pay reportApex, NC · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Advocate HealthHigh Point, NC · 9 postings$24.75/ hr$20–$31
- Sentara HealthcareElizabeth City, NC · 2 postings$23.17/ hr$19–$27
- AmedisysGarner, NC · 6 postings$20.00/ hr$14–$21
- ECU HealthGreenville, NC · 30 postings$19.98/ hr$18–$23
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$20.66High$26
48 CNA postings with published pay in North Carolina, 45 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 48 CNA roles
- Resource Nursing Assistant I - NightsPermanent$20.80–$31.20/ hour
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg, 7 NorthPermanent$19.80–$29.70/ hour
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