TN · Franklin · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Franklin, TN

The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Franklin area is $18.64 per hour ($38,780 a year), with the typical range running from $17.33 to $21.65. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Franklin and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Franklin. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Franklin.

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2 more open roles from employers in Franklin. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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AccentCare · Franklin, TN

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Who is hiring certified nursing assistants near Franklin

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Acadia Healthcare2$21.09
Veterans Health Administration1$26.01

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Franklin, TN

The metro median is 5% above the Tennessee statewide median of $17.67 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 6,630 nursing assistants employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 6.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.67).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.70$32,66017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.33$36,0509% below U.S. median
Median$18.64$38,7802% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.65$45,03014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.57$49,03024% above U.S. median

How Franklin ranks

  • 169th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 198th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 10 Tennessee 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 Franklin

  • Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.64 median hour buys what $19.35 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Franklin paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$671
  • Per year: $33,552
  • Per month: $2,796
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Franklin

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,512
13-week assignment$19,656

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).

Hospitals in Franklin

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Franklin, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Williamson Medical Center
Franklin, TN
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Rolling Hills Psychiatric Hospital
Franklin, TN
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Williamson County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Williamson County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
Spring Hill, TN12 mi$18.64/hr59,398
Nashville, TN18 mi$18.64/hr704,963
Clarksville, TN53 mi$17.59/hr185,690
Bowling Green, KY77 mi$17.96/hr79,076
Madison, AL83 mi$15.56/hr64,029
Huntsville, AL85 mi$15.56/hr230,402

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Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Tennessee

License and tax basics in Tennessee

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.

Tennessee state guide

Other healthcare roles in Franklin

Franklin city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Franklin, TN?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $18.64 per hour, about $38,780 a year. The middle half earn between $17.33 and $21.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 198th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 169th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Franklin?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Franklin.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Franklin as a certified nursing assistant?

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.

Is Franklin in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Williamson 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 Franklin?

The federal per diem benchmark in Franklin is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 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

  • Acadia HealthcareMurfreesboro, TN · 2 postings$21.09/ hr$18–$24
  • West Tennessee HealthcareJackson, TN · 1 wage offer$15.00/ hr$15–$15
  • National Healthcare CorporationKnoxville, TN · 1 wage offer$14.53/ hr$15–$15
  • National Healthcare CorporationTullahoma, TN · 1 wage offer$14.53/ hr$15–$15

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2What they are offering now

Low$17Median$21.09High$28

5 CNA postings with published pay in Tennessee, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 CNA roles

  1. Certified Nursing Assistant- (Multiple Shifts Available!)Permanent
    $18.00–$24.19/ hour
    Acadia Healthcare · Murfreesboro, TN · posted 2 days ago
  2. Physical Rehab Certified Nursing Assistant (Multiple Shifts Available!)Permanent
    $18.00–$24.19/ hour
    Acadia Healthcare · Murfreesboro, TN · posted 2 days ago

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