OH · Toledo · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Toledo, OH

Pay for certified nursing assistants in the Toledo area centers on $18.75 per hour, or about $39,000 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.59 and the upper quarter over $20.92. That ranks 154th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 99th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Toledo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Toledo.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Toledo, OH

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 3,500 nursing assistants employed in the Toledo metro area, 12.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.33).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.23$35,8409% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.59$36,5907% below U.S. median
Median$18.75$39,0001% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.92$43,51010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.01$47,86021% above U.S. median

How Toledo ranks

  • 154th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 99th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Toledo

  • Overall prices in Toledo run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 33% below the U.S. average (index 67.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.75 median hour buys what $20.50 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.

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Estimate your Toledo paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$675
  • Per year: $33,750
  • Per month: $2,812

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

Travel assignment per diem in Toledo

ItemFederal 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 Ohio

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Toledo as they open.

PermanentPosted today

CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys · Berea, OH

$20.00–$22.00/ hour
  • Hospice Full-Time
  • Req 57976
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Dayton, OH

$38k–$61k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888357100
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted 23 days ago

CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys · St. Clairsville, OH

$19.00–$21.00/ hour
  • Hospice Full-Time
  • Req 56861
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Hospitals in Toledo

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Toledo, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Promedica Toledo Hospital
Toledo, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center
Toledo, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, Llc
Toledo, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital
Toledo, OH
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Lucas County

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Lucas County (5 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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
Taylor, MI42 mi$18.79/hr61,544
Ann Arbor, MI43 mi$19.15/hr122,925
Westland, MI46 mi$18.79/hr82,745
Dearborn, MI49 mi$18.79/hr106,377
Dearborn Heights, MI49 mi$18.79/hr61,040
Livonia, MI52 mi$18.79/hr93,113

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.

Ohio state guide

Other healthcare roles in Toledo

Toledo city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Toledo, OH?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Toledo metro area have a median pay of $18.75 per hour, about $39,000 a year. The middle half earn between $17.59 and $20.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Toledo ranks 99th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 154th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do certified nursing assistants work in Toledo?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Toledo, led by Promedica Toledo Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Toledo 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 Toledo in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Lucas 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 Toledo?

The federal per diem benchmark in Toledo 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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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

  1. CNA Hospice AidePermanent
    $20.00–$22.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Berea, OH · posted today
  2. Nursing Assistant (STNA/CNA) - Full-time NightsPermanent
    $18.05–$22.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Columbus, OH · posted yesterday

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