NC · High Point · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in High Point, NC

Certified Nursing Assistants in the High Point area earn a median of $18.64 per hour, about $38,760 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.89 and $20.25. That ranks 168th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 141st of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for High Point. Tell us your role and we email current openings near High Point.

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in High Point, NC

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 5,570 nursing assistants employed in the Greensboro-High Point metro area, 15.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.73).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.20$29,54025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.89$35,13011% below U.S. median
Median$18.64$38,7602% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.25$42,1207% above U.S. median
Top 10%$21.43$44,57013% above U.S. median

How High Point ranks

  • 168th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 141st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 High Point

  • Overall prices in Greensboro-High Point run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.64 median hour buys what $20.07 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 High Point paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$671
  • Per year: $33,552
  • Per month: $2,796

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

Travel assignment per diem in High Point

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$119
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,351
13-week assignment$17,563

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 High Point

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
High Point Regional Health System
High Point, NC
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Guilford County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Guilford County (2 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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
Greensboro, NC12 mi$18.64/hr307,381
Winston-Salem, NC17 mi$18.22/hr255,769
Burlington, NC30 mi$19.51/hr61,365
Kannapolis, NC51 mi$18.55/hr60,521
Chapel Hill, NC53 mi$18.61/hr64,028
Mooresville, NC55 mi$18.55/hr52,884

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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.

North Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in High Point

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Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in High Point, NC?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Greensboro-High Point metro area have a median pay of $18.64 per hour, about $38,760 a year. The middle half earn between $16.89 and $20.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is High Point a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?

Greensboro-High Point ranks 141st of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 168th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in High Point?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in High Point. Your free report adds named employers and pay near High Point.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in High Point 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 High Point in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Guilford 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 High Point?

The federal per diem benchmark in High Point is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 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 High Point?

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Your CNA pay reportHigh Point, 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

  1. Resource Nursing Assistant I - NightsPermanent
    $20.80–$31.20/ hour
    Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC · posted today
  2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg, 7 NorthPermanent
    $19.80–$29.70/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted today

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