UT · Millcreek · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Millcreek, UT

Pay for certified nursing assistants in the Millcreek area centers on $18.92 per hour, or about $39,360 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.31 and the upper quarter over $21.41. The CMS hospital directory lists 12 hospitals in the Millcreek metro area. That ranks 136th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 243rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Millcreek.

Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles near Millcreek

Roles in other cities of the Salt Lake City-Murray area.

Per diemPosted today

CNA Medical Surgical

CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT

$17.00–$23.34/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 99190710800
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

CNA Telemetry

CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT

$17.00–$23.34/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 101958374368
New this week
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Per diemPosted 10 days ago

CNA Wound Care

CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT

$17.00–$23.34/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 95109067968
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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Millcreek, UT

The metro median is 2% above the Utah statewide median of $18.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 5,200 nursing assistants employed in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area, 6.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.28$35,9409% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.31$38,0804% below U.S. median
Median$18.92$39,360in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.41$44,53013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.04$47,92021% above U.S. median

How Millcreek ranks

  • 136th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 243rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 5 Utah 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 Millcreek

  • Overall prices in Salt Lake City-Murray run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.92 median hour buys what $18.76 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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 Millcreek paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$681
  • Per year: $34,056
  • Per month: $2,838

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Millcreek

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$142
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,554
13-week assignment$20,202

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 the Salt Lake City-Murray area

CMS lists 12 hospitals in the Salt Lake City-Murray area, 8 of the 9 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital
Sandy, UT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Intermountain Medical Center
Murray, UT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Lds Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Lone Peak Hospital
Draper, UT
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics
Salt Lake City, UT
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley
West Jordan, UT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Mark's Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center
Salt Lake City, UT
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, UT
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Salt Lake County

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Salt Lake County (1 geographic, 5 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
Murray, UT4 mi$18.92/hr50,817
Taylorsville, UT7 mi$18.92/hr57,819
Lehi, UT19 mi$17.94/hr93,446
Saratoga Springs, UT24 mi$17.94/hr57,411
Eagle Mountain, UT28 mi$17.94/hr60,575

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License and tax basics in Utah

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Utah requires for your role with the Utah licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

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

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Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Millcreek, UT?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area have a median pay of $18.92 per hour, about $39,360 a year. The middle half earn between $18.31 and $21.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Salt Lake City-Murray ranks 243rd of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 136th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Millcreek?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Salt Lake City-Murray area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Millcreek.

Do I need a Utah license to work in Millcreek as a certified nursing assistant?

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Utah requires for your role with the Utah licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Millcreek in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Salt Lake 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 Millcreek?

The federal per diem benchmark in Millcreek is $142 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 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 hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthWest Jordan, UT · 4 postings$20.17/ hr$17–$24
  • CommonSpirit HealthBURIEN, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
  • Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 6 postings$28.75/ hr$21–$34
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 105 postings$28.55/ hr$21–$44

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2What they are offering now

Low$17Median$20.17High$24

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3Open now: 4 CNA roles

  1. CNA Telemetry Tech Nursing Unit SecretaryPermanent
    $17.24–$24.35/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · West Valley City, UT · posted today
  2. CNA Medical SurgicalPer diem
    $17.00–$23.34/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT · posted today

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