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Select Medical · Memphis, TN
The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Collierville area is $17.71 per hour ($36,830 a year), with the typical range running from $15.97 to $18.52. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Collierville and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in the Collierville metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Collierville.
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Select Medical · Memphis, TN
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Get my free pay reportThe metro median is in line with the Tennessee statewide median of $17.67 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 4,000 nursing assistants employed in the Memphis metro area, 6.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.65 | $30,470 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $15.97 | $33,220 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.71 | $36,830 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $18.52 | $38,520 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $20.96 | $43,600 | 10% 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.
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.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $129 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,421 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,473 |
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).
CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Memphis area, 1 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital Olive Branch, MS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto Southaven, MS | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Memphis Va Medical Center Memphis, TN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis Memphis, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Regional One Health Memphis, TN | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center Bartlett, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Delta Specialty Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | 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 10 active primary care shortage designations that include Shelby County (6 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett, TN | 15 mi | $17.71/hr | 56,708 |
| Memphis, TN | 16 mi | $17.71/hr | 610,919 |
| Jackson, TN | 64 mi | $16.79/hr | 69,303 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 77 mi | $16.00/hr | 82,384 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 145 mi | $17.13/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 152 mi | $17.13/hr | 204,774 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Tennessee · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Collierville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $17.71 per hour, about $36,830 a year. The middle half earn between $15.97 and $18.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Memphis ranks 213th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 250th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Memphis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Collierville.
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
HRSA lists 10 active primary care shortage designations that include Shelby 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 Collierville is $129 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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