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Nursing Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Dayton, OH
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Dayton, OH
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Dayton area earn a median of $18.73 per hour, about $38,950 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.95 and $20.85. That ranks 155th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 126th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Dayton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Dayton.
- $18.73median pay per hour, Dayton
- $18–$21typical range per hour
- 4,230employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Patient Care Technician - PCT
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The metro median is 1% above the Ohio statewide median of $18.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 4,230 nursing assistants employed in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, 11.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.07 | $35,510 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.95 | $37,340 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.73 | $38,950 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $20.85 | $43,370 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $21.39 | $44,490 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Dayton ranks
- 155th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 126th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 12 Ohio 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 Dayton
- Overall prices in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.73 median hour buys what $20.21 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 Dayton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$674
- Per year: $33,714
- Per month: $2,810
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Dayton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,323 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,199 |
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 Dayton
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Dayton, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Va Medical Center Dayton, OH | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kettering Health Dayton Dayton, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Miami Valley Hospital Dayton, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital Dayton, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children Dayton, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Dayton Dayton, OH | 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 Montgomery County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering, OH | 7 mi | $18.73/hr | 57,028 |
| Middletown, OH | 21 mi | $18.82/hr | 52,291 |
| Springfield, OH | 24 mi | $18.10/hr | 58,138 |
| Hamilton, OH | 33 mi | $18.82/hr | 63,953 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 47 mi | $18.82/hr | 314,915 |
| Columbus, OH | 66 mi | $19.15/hr | 933,263 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Ohio · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Ohio
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Dayton
Dayton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Dayton, OH?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area have a median pay of $18.73 per hour, about $38,950 a year. The middle half earn between $17.95 and $20.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Dayton a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek ranks 126th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 155th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Dayton?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Dayton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Dayton.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Dayton as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Dayton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery 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 Dayton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Dayton is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your CNA pay reportDayton, OH · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- AmedisysBerea, OH · 3 postings$21.00/ hr$19–$24
- Select MedicalColumbus, OH · 5 postings$20.02/ hr$18–$24
- Skilled In Management Co LLCBlue Ash, OH · 3 wage offers$16.00/ hr$15–$16
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$20.02High$24
9 CNA postings with published pay in Ohio, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 9 CNA roles
- CNA Hospice AidePermanent$20.00–$22.00/ hour
- Nursing Assistant (STNA/CNA) - Full-time NightsPermanent$18.05–$22.00/ hour
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