PermanentPosted today
CNA Ortho Neuro
Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR
$22.61–$28.94/ hour
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Bend, OR
The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Bend area is $22.86 per hour ($47,560 a year), with the typical range running from $22.81 to $26.99. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Bend. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bend. The free report below lists employers near Bend and what they pay.
- $22.86median pay per hour, Bend
- $23–$27typical range per hour
- 490employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
CNA Float Pool
Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR
$23.74–$30.39/ hour
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
CNA Surgical Specialty
Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR
$23.74–$30.39/ hour
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
CNA Progressive Care Unit
Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR
$23.74–$30.39/ hour
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
CNA Medical Services
Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR
$23.74–$30.39/ hour
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Get my free pay reportCertified Nursing Assistant pay in Bend, OR
The metro median is 2% below the Oregon statewide median of $23.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 490 nursing assistants employed in the Bend metro area, 4.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.51).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.99 | $41,580 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.81 | $47,440 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Median | $22.86 | $47,560 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.99 | $56,140 | 42% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.24 | $58,740 | 49% above U.S. median |
How Bend ranks
- 12th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 31st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 7 Oregon 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 Bend
- Overall prices in Bend run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.86 median hour buys what $22.06 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Bend paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$823
- Per year: $41,148
- Per month: $3,429
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bend metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bend
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $142 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,596 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,748 |
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 Bend
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bend, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Medical Center - Bend Bend, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Deschutes County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Deschutes County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, OR | 83 mi | $22.55/hr | 61,182 |
| Eugene, OR | 90 mi | $22.55/hr | 178,786 |
| Albany, OR | 97 mi | $21.06/hr | 57,156 |
| Salem, OR | 104 mi | $23.21/hr | 180,406 |
| Corvallis, OR | 104 mi | $21.06/hr | 61,993 |
| Gresham, OR | 114 mi | $23.33/hr | 111,507 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Oregon · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Oregon
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Bend
Bend city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Bend, OR?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Bend metro area have a median pay of $22.86 per hour, about $47,560 a year. The middle half earn between $22.81 and $26.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bend a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Bend ranks 31st of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Bend?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Bend. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bend.
Do I need a Oregon license to work in Bend as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bend in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Deschutes 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 Bend?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bend is $142 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,596 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 Bend?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Saint Charles Health SystemBend, OR · 6 postings$27.06/ hr$23–$30
- CommonSpirit HealthROSEBURG, OR · 2 postings$27.95/ hr$23–$34
- CommonSpirit HealthBURIEN, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
- Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 6 postings$28.75/ hr$21–$34
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Oregon list
2What they are offering now
Low$23Median$27.06High$31
9 CNA postings with published pay in Oregon, 9 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 Ortho NeuroPermanent$22.61–$28.94/ hour
- CNA Float PoolPermanent$23.74–$30.39/ hour
+ 7 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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