PermanentPosted today
Resource Nursing Assistant I - Nights
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
$20.80–$31.20/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Jacksonville, NC
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Jacksonville area earn a median of $16.02 per hour, about $33,330 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $14.70 and $17.67. That ranks 338th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 317th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Jacksonville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Jacksonville.
- $16.02median pay per hour, Jacksonville
- $15–$18typical range per hour
- 430employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Jacksonville, NC
The metro median is 12% below the North Carolina statewide median of $18.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 430 nursing assistants employed in the Jacksonville metro area, 8.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.31 | $27,680 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $14.70 | $30,580 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $16.02 | $33,330 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $17.67 | $36,750 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $17.99 | $37,420 | 5% below U.S. median |
How Jacksonville ranks
- 338th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 317th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 13th 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 Jacksonville
- Overall prices in Jacksonville run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 72.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $16.02 median hour buys what $17.40 buys at the national price level, 8% below 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$577
- Per year: $28,836
- Per month: $2,403
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Jacksonville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Jacksonville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in North Carolina
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg, 7 North
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Hospitals in Jacksonville
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jacksonville, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Brynn Marr Hosp Jacksonville, NC | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Onslow County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Onslow County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | 46 mi | $17.51/hr | 125,284 |
| Greenville, NC | 60 mi | $18.43/hr | 95,138 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 89 mi | $17.11/hr | 54,541 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 93 mi | $17.38/hr | 209,496 |
| Raleigh, NC | 104 mi | $18.67/hr | 499,825 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 106 mi | $18.67/hr | 56,764 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Jacksonville, NC?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Jacksonville metro area have a median pay of $16.02 per hour, about $33,330 a year. The middle half earn between $14.70 and $17.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Jacksonville a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Jacksonville ranks 317th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 338th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Where do certified nursing assistants work in Jacksonville?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jacksonville, led by Onslow Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Onslow 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 Jacksonville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Jacksonville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your CNA pay reportJacksonville, 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
+ 46 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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