UT · Saratoga Springs · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Saratoga Springs, UT

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Saratoga Springs area earn a median of $17.94 per hour, about $37,320 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.84 and $18.91. That ranks 228th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 276th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in the Saratoga Springs metro area. The free report below lists employers near Saratoga Springs and what they pay.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Saratoga Springs, UT

The metro median is 3% below the Utah statewide median of $18.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 1,990 nursing assistants employed in the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area, 6.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.09$31,39021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.84$35,03011% below U.S. median
Median$17.94$37,3206% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.91$39,3301% below U.S. median
Top 10%$21.25$44,20012% above U.S. median

How Saratoga Springs ranks

  • 228th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 276th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 Saratoga Springs

  • Overall prices in Provo-Orem-Lehi run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.94 median hour buys what $18.26 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$646
  • Per year: $32,292
  • Per month: $2,691

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Saratoga Springs

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$117
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,337
13-week assignment$17,381

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).

Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Utah

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Saratoga Springs as they open.

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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Hospitals in the Provo-Orem-Lehi area

CMS lists 6 hospitals in the Provo-Orem-Lehi area, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital
Provo, UT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
American Fork Hospital
American Fork, UT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
Orem, UT
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Orem Community Hospital
Orem, UT
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital
Orem, UT
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Utah State Hospital
Provo, UT
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Utah County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Utah County (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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Eagle Mountain, UT5 mi$17.94/hr60,575
Lehi, UT6 mi$17.94/hr93,446
Draper, UT11 mi$18.92/hr50,166
Herriman, UT12 mi$18.92/hr62,352
South Jordan, UT15 mi$18.92/hr86,156
Sandy, UT16 mi$18.92/hr92,840

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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 Saratoga Springs, UT?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area have a median pay of $17.94 per hour, about $37,320 a year. The middle half earn between $16.84 and $18.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Provo-Orem-Lehi ranks 276th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 228th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do certified nursing assistants work in Saratoga Springs?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in the Provo-Orem-Lehi area, led by Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Utah license to work in Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Utah 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 Saratoga Springs?

The federal per diem benchmark in Saratoga Springs is $117 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,337 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 Saratoga Springs?

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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

4 CNA postings with published pay in Utah, 4 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. 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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