PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Nursing Assistant (NA/CNA) - Full-time Nights
Select Medical · Johnstown, PA
$16.50–$22.21/ hour
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Johnstown, PA
The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Johnstown area is $17.92 per hour ($37,280 a year), with the typical range running from $17.28 to $18.09. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Johnstown. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Johnstown. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Johnstown.
- $17.92median pay per hour, Johnstown
- $17–$18typical range per hour
- 430employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
CNA Hospice Aide
Amedisys · Johnstown, PA
$19.00–$21.00/ hour
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Per diemPosted 13 days ago
PRN CNA Hospice Aide
Amedisys · Johnstown, PA
$19.00–$21.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Nursing Assistant (NA/CNA) - Full-time Days
Select Medical · Johnstown, PA
$16.50–$22.21/ hour
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1 more open role from employers in Johnstown. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Per diemPosted 22 days ago
Nursing Assistant (CNA/NA) - Per Diem Days
Select Medical · Johnstown, PA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 2 | $19.36 |
| Amedisys | 2 | $20 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Johnstown, PA
The metro median is 9% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $19.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 430 nursing assistants employed in the Johnstown metro area, 8.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.75 | $30,680 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.28 | $35,940 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.92 | $37,280 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $18.09 | $37,630 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $20.57 | $42,790 | 8% above U.S. median |
How Johnstown ranks
- 232nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 75th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 15th 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 Johnstown
- Overall prices in Johnstown run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 58% below the U.S. average (index 42.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.92 median hour buys what $20.85 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Johnstown paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$645
- Per year: $32,256
- Per month: $2,688
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Johnstown metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Johnstown
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in Johnstown
CMS lists 1 hospital in Johnstown, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Johnstown, PA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 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 Cambria County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Cambria County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 56 mi | $18.85/hr | 307,668 |
| Frederick, MD | 101 mi | $20.83/hr | 89,537 |
| Youngstown, OH | 105 mi | $17.97/hr | 59,123 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 107 mi | $18.75/hr | 50,649 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 123 mi | $20.83/hr | 70,686 |
| Rockville, MD | 127 mi | $20.83/hr | 68,417 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
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.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Johnstown city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Johnstown, PA?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Johnstown metro area have a median pay of $17.92 per hour, about $37,280 a year. The middle half earn between $17.28 and $18.09 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Johnstown a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Johnstown ranks 75th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 232nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Johnstown?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Johnstown. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Johnstown.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Johnstown 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.
Is Johnstown in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Cambria 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 Johnstown?
The federal per diem benchmark in Johnstown 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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Your CNA pay reportJohnstown, PA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Select MedicalJohnstown, PA · 8 postings$21.02/ hr$16–$24
- AmedisysJohnstown, PA · 8 postings$20.50/ hr$19–$24
- Veterans Health AdministrationLebanon, PA · 3 postings$24.69/ hr$18–$31
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
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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