PermanentPosted yesterday
CNA Hospice Aide
Amedisys · Allentown, PA
$19.00–$22.00/ hour
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Bethlehem, PA
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Bethlehem area earn a median of $18.96 per hour, about $39,430 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.63 and $21.80. That ranks 133rd of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 228th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Bethlehem and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Bethlehem and what they pay.
- $18.96median pay per hour, Allentown
- $19–$22typical range per hour
- 4,930employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Patient Care Technician- PCT- Training Provided
Fresenius Medical Care · Phillipsburg, NJ
$15.00–$24.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Patient Care Assistant, ICU - FT (Nights, 40 hrs/week) - Warren Campus
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$17.90–$26.85/ hour
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Patient Care Assistant - All shifts - Acute Care
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$17.90–$26.85/ hour
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2 more open roles from employers in Bethlehem. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Patient Care Technician
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Bethlehem, PA
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Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
Genesis Healthcare · Bethlehem, PA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring certified nursing assistants near Bethlehem
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes University Health Network | 2 | $22.38 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $20.50 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $19.50 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Bethlehem, PA
The metro median is 4% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $19.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 4,930 nursing assistants employed in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, 13.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.48).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.53 | $36,460 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.63 | $38,750 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.96 | $39,430 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.80 | $45,340 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.57 | $46,950 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Bethlehem ranks
- 133rd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 228th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 15 Pennsylvania 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 Bethlehem
- Overall prices in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.96 median hour buys what $18.97 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 Bethlehem paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$683
- Per year: $34,128
- Per month: $2,844
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bethlehem
| 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 Bethlehem
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bethlehem, 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 Lukes Hospital Bethlehem, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | 6 mi | $18.96/hr | 127,138 |
| Reading, PA | 35 mi | $21.12/hr | 96,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | 42 mi | $21.83/hr | 91,193 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 44 mi | $20.67/hr | 1,573,916 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 49 mi | $22.99/hr | 57,487 |
| Camden, NJ | 50 mi | $20.67/hr | 71,749 |
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License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
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Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Bethlehem, PA?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area have a median pay of $18.96 per hour, about $39,430 a year. The middle half earn between $18.63 and $21.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bethlehem a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton ranks 228th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 133rd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Bethlehem?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bethlehem.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Bethlehem as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bethlehem?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bethlehem 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 reportBethlehem, PA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationLebanon, PA · 3 postings$24.69/ hr$18–$31
- Select MedicalJohnstown, PA · 8 postings$21.02/ hr$16–$24
- AmedisysJohnstown, PA · 8 postings$20.50/ hr$19–$24
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$21.02High$24
20 CNA postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 15 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 20 CNA roles
- CNA Hospice AidePermanent$21.00–$23.00/ hour
- CNA Hospice AidePermanent$19.00–$22.00/ hour
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