PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Certified Nursing Assistant- (Multiple Shifts Available!)
Acadia Healthcare · Murfreesboro, TN
$18.00–$24.19/ hour
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Smyrna, TN
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Smyrna area earn a median of $18.64 per hour, about $38,780 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.33 and $21.65. That ranks 169th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 198th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Smyrna and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Smyrna.
- $18.64median pay per hour, Nashville
- $17–$22typical range per hour
- 6,630employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles near Smyrna
Roles in other cities of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Physical Rehab Certified Nursing Assistant (Multiple Shifts Available!)
Acadia Healthcare · Murfreesboro, TN
$18.00–$24.19/ hour
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Nursing Assistant (Community Living Center)
Veterans Health Administration · Murfreesboro, TN
$41k–$67k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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1 more open role from employers in Smyrna. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Fresenius Medical Care · Smyrna, TN
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $21.09 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $26.01 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Smyrna, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.70 | $32,660 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.33 | $36,050 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.64 | $38,780 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.65 | $45,030 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.57 | $49,030 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Smyrna 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 Smyrna
- 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna
| Item | Federal 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 Smyrna
CMS lists 1 hospital in Smyrna, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center Smyrna, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Rutherford County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Rutherford County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro, TN | 10 mi | $18.64/hr | 168,387 |
| Franklin, TN | 18 mi | $18.64/hr | 89,142 |
| Clarksville, TN | 61 mi | $17.59/hr | 185,690 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 70 mi | $17.96/hr | 79,076 |
| Madison, AL | 88 mi | $15.56/hr | 64,029 |
| Huntsville, AL | 88 mi | $15.56/hr | 230,402 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Tennessee · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Smyrna
Smyrna city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Smyrna, 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna?
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 Smyrna.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Smyrna 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 Smyrna in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Rutherford 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 Smyrna?
The federal per diem benchmark in Smyrna 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.
Does Valorem Health place certified nursing assistants in Smyrna?
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Your CNA pay reportSmyrna, TN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
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
- Certified Nursing Assistant- (Multiple Shifts Available!)Permanent$18.00–$24.19/ hour
- Physical Rehab Certified Nursing Assistant (Multiple Shifts Available!)Permanent$18.00–$24.19/ hour
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