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Bon Secours Mercy Health · Greenville, SC
The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Greenville area is $17.67 per hour ($36,760 a year), with the typical range running from $16.46 to $17.89. That ranks 254th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 231st of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Greenville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Greenville.
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Bon Secours Mercy Health · Greenville, SC
US Renal Care · Greenville, SC
Prisma Health · Greenville, SC
Prisma Health · Greenville, SC
Prisma Health · Greenville, SC
Prisma Health · Greenville, SC
The metro median is 1% above the South Carolina statewide median of $17.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 3,880 nursing assistants employed in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area, 9.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.42 | $29,990 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.46 | $34,240 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.67 | $36,760 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $17.89 | $37,210 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $20.25 | $42,120 | 7% 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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Get my free pay reportSource: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| 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).
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CMS lists 4 hospitals in Greenville, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Patewood Hospital Greenville, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital Greenville, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| St Francis-Downtown Greenville, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children Greenville, SC | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Greenville County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 52 mi | $18.63/hr | 94,992 |
| Gastonia, NC | 72 mi | $18.55/hr | 85,535 |
| Rock Hill, SC | 76 mi | $18.55/hr | 75,798 |
| Athens, GA | 84 mi | $17.01/hr | 128,691 |
| Charlotte, NC | 90 mi | $18.55/hr | 943,476 |
| Huntersville, NC | 93 mi | $18.55/hr | 67,087 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in South Carolina · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Greenville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area have a median pay of $17.67 per hour, about $36,760 a year. The middle half earn between $16.46 and $17.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Greenville-Anderson-Greer ranks 231st of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 254th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Greenville, led by Prisma Health Patewood Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Greenville County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
The federal per diem benchmark in Greenville 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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