OK · Midwest City · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Midwest City, OK

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Midwest City area earn a median of $17.23 per hour, about $35,840 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.59 and $17.91. That ranks 292nd of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 221st of 341 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Midwest City and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Midwest City and what they pay.

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Who is hiring certified nursing assistants near Midwest City

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Norman Regional Health System3$18.81
Select Medical1$20.02

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Midwest City, OK

The metro median is 2% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $16.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 6,160 nursing assistants employed in the Oklahoma City metro area, 9.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.97$31,14021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.59$34,51013% below U.S. median
Median$17.23$35,8409% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$17.91$37,2506% below U.S. median
Top 10%$20.00$41,6005% above U.S. median

How Midwest City ranks

  • 292nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 221st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 4 Oklahoma 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 Midwest City

  • Overall prices in Oklahoma City run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.23 median hour buys what $19.06 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 Midwest City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$620
  • Per year: $31,014
  • Per month: $2,584

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

Travel assignment per diem in Midwest City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$116
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,372
13-week assignment$17,836

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 Midwest City

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest
Midwest City, OK
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 Oklahoma County

HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Oklahoma County (2 population-group, 6 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Oklahoma City, OK8 mi$17.23/hr712,919
Moore, OK11 mi$17.23/hr63,845
Stillwater, OK49 mi$16.85/hr50,138
Enid, OK71 mi$15.49/hr50,519
Lawton, OK83 mi$15.08/hr90,027
Tulsa, OK95 mi$17.39/hr415,154

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Oklahoma · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oklahoma

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Oklahoma taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oklahoma state guide

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Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Midwest City, OK?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Oklahoma City metro area have a median pay of $17.23 per hour, about $35,840 a year. The middle half earn between $16.59 and $17.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Oklahoma City ranks 221st of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 292nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Midwest City?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Oklahoma City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Midwest City.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Midwest City as a certified nursing assistant?

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Midwest City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Oklahoma 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 Midwest City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Midwest City is $116 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 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 Midwest City?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Norman Regional Health SystemNorman, OK · 3 postings$18.81/ hr$14–$23
  • University Village Retirement Community, LLC.Tulsa, OK · 1 wage offer$12.89/ hr$13–$13
  • Westways Staffing Services, Inc.Fairview, OK · 2 wage offers$12.34/ hr$12–$13

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$14Median$18.81High$27

5 CNA postings with published pay in Oklahoma, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 CNA roles

  1. Nursing AssistantPermanent
    $38k–$63k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK · posted today
  2. Nursing Assistant (NA) - Full-timePermanent
    $18.05–$22.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Oklahoma City, OK · posted yesterday

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