SC · Greenville · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in 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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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.42$29,99024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.46$34,24013% below U.S. median
Median$17.67$36,7607% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$17.89$37,2106% below U.S. median
Top 10%$20.25$42,1207% above U.S. median

How Greenville ranks

  • 254th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 231st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 8 South Carolina 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.

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What your pay buys in Greenville

  • Overall prices in Greenville-Anderson-Greer run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.67 median hour buys what $18.95 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 Greenville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$636
  • Per year: $31,806
  • Per month: $2,651

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Greenville

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 South Carolina

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

PermanentPosted 10 days ago

CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys · West Columbia, SC

$17.00–$18.50/ hour
  • Hospice Full-Time
  • Req 57464
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Hospitals in Greenville

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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital
Greenville, SC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
St Francis-Downtown
Greenville, SC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Greenville, SC
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Greenville County

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.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Asheville, NC52 mi$18.63/hr94,992
Gastonia, NC72 mi$18.55/hr85,535
Rock Hill, SC76 mi$18.55/hr75,798
Athens, GA84 mi$17.01/hr128,691
Charlotte, NC90 mi$18.55/hr943,476
Huntersville, NC93 mi$18.55/hr67,087

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License and tax basics in South Carolina

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.

South Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

South Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in Greenville

Greenville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Greenville, SC?

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).

Is Greenville a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?

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.

Where do certified nursing assistants work in Greenville?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Greenville, led by Prisma Health Patewood Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Greenville as a certified nursing assistant?

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.

Is Greenville in a shortage area?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Greenville?

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.

Does Valorem Health place certified nursing assistants in Greenville?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Select MedicalFlorence, SC · 2 postings$20.02/ hr$18–$22
  • AmedisysWest Columbia, SC · 2 postings$17.88/ hr$17–$19
  • National Healthcare CorporationAnderson, SC · 2 wage offers$14.77/ hr$15–$15
  • National Healthcare CorporationLaurens, SC · 2 wage offers$14.77/ hr$15–$15

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$17Median$19.01High$22

4 CNA postings with published pay in South Carolina, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 CNA roles

  1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / NightsPermanent
    $18.05–$22.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Florence, SC · posted today
  2. CNA Hospice AidePermanent
    $17.00–$18.50/ hour
    Amedisys · West Columbia, SC · posted 10 days ago

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