SC · Rock Hill · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Rock Hill, SC

The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Rock Hill area is $18.55 per hour ($38,580 a year), with the typical range running from $17.37 to $21.36. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Rock Hill and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Rock Hill. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rock Hill.

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Roles in other cities of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area.

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Rock Hill, SC

The metro median is 6% above the South Carolina statewide median of $17.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 13,050 nursing assistants employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 9.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.86$30,91022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.37$36,1309% below U.S. median
Median$18.55$38,5802% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.36$44,43012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.41$46,61018% above U.S. median

How Rock Hill ranks

  • 176th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 222nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices

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 Rock Hill

  • Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.55 median hour buys what $19.06 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 Rock Hill paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$668
  • Per year: $33,390
  • Per month: $2,782

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Rock Hill

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).

Hospitals in Rock Hill

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rock Hill, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Piedmont Medical Center
Rock Hill, SC
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in York County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include York County (2 geographic, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Charlotte, NC22 mi$18.55/hr943,476
Gastonia, NC23 mi$18.55/hr85,535
Columbia, SC62 mi$17.51/hr144,788
Greenville, SC76 mi$17.67/hr74,371
Winston-Salem, NC91 mi$18.22/hr255,769
High Point, NC93 mi$18.64/hr118,601

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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 Rock Hill

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Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Rock Hill, SC?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $18.55 per hour, about $38,580 a year. The middle half earn between $17.37 and $21.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 222nd of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 176th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Rock Hill?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rock Hill.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include York 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 Rock Hill?

The federal per diem benchmark in Rock Hill 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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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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