OK · Stillwater · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Stillwater, OK

Pay for certified nursing assistants in Oklahoma centers on $16.85 per hour, or about $35,040 a year. The lower quarter earns under $15.08 and the upper quarter over $17.77. That is 11% below the U.S. median of $19.01 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Stillwater. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Stillwater.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Stillwater, OK

Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 19,860 nursing assistants employed in Oklahoma.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.06$29,24026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$15.08$31,37021% below U.S. median
Median$16.85$35,04011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$17.77$36,9607% below U.S. median
Top 10%$20.00$41,6005% above U.S. median

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.

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Estimated weekly gross$607
  • Per year: $30,330
  • Per month: $2,528

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

Travel assignment per diem in Stillwater

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 Oklahoma

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

PermanentPosted today

Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK

$38k–$63k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888878800
New this week
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Hospitals in Stillwater

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Stillwater Medical Center
Stillwater, OK
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Payne County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Payne County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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
Edmond, OK37 mi$17.23/hr99,040
Enid, OK48 mi$15.49/hr50,519
Midwest City, OK49 mi$17.23/hr58,505
Oklahoma City, OK52 mi$17.23/hr712,919
Moore, OK60 mi$17.23/hr63,845
Norman, OK63 mi$17.23/hr131,010

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 Stillwater, OK?

Certified Nursing Assistants in Oklahoma have a median pay of $16.85 per hour, about $35,040 a year. The middle half earn between $15.08 and $17.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do certified nursing assistants work in Stillwater?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Stillwater, led by Stillwater Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Stillwater 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 Stillwater in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Payne 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 Stillwater?

The federal per diem benchmark in Stillwater 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

  • 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

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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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