PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Nursing Assistant (NA) - Full-time Nights
Select Medical · Alexandria, VA
$22.15–$27.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Alexandria, VA
Pay for certified nursing assistants in the Alexandria area centers on $20.83 per hour, or about $43,330 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.00 and the upper quarter over $22.85. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Alexandria. That ranks 84th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 217th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Alexandria and what they pay.
- $20.83median pay per hour, Washington
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 24,080employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 12% above the Virginia statewide median of $18.65 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 24,080 nursing assistants employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 7.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.36 | $34,030 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.00 | $37,440 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.83 | $43,330 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.85 | $47,530 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.14 | $54,370 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Alexandria ranks
- 84th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 217th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
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 Alexandria
- Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.83 median hour buys what $19.13 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Alexandria paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$750
- Per year: $37,494
- Per month: $3,124
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Alexandria
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Alexandria
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Alexandria, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Alexandria Hospital Alexandria, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Alexandria, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 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 Alexandria city
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Alexandria city (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 7 mi | $20.83/hr | 702,250 |
| Rockville, MD | 19 mi | $20.83/hr | 68,417 |
| Baltimore, MD | 42 mi | $19.12/hr | 568,271 |
| Richmond, VA | 92 mi | $18.70/hr | 233,655 |
| Lancaster, PA | 94 mi | $19.27/hr | 58,441 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 100 mi | $18.14/hr | 51,164 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Virginia · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Alexandria
Alexandria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Alexandria, VA?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $20.83 per hour, about $43,330 a year. The middle half earn between $18.00 and $22.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Alexandria a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 217th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 84th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Alexandria?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Alexandria. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Alexandria.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Alexandria as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Alexandria in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Alexandria city. 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 Alexandria?
The federal per diem benchmark in Alexandria is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 Alexandria?
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Your CNA pay reportAlexandria, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 52 postings$23.17/ hr$19–$29
- Select MedicalNewport News, VA · 3 postings$22.19/ hr$20–$27
- Riverside Health SystemPatriots Colony, VA · 9 postings$21.75/ hr$17–$28
- Valley HealthWinchester, VA · 12 postings$21.38/ hr$19–$24
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$17Median$21.38High$27
142 CNA postings with published pay in Virginia, 134 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 142 CNA roles
- Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Vascular UnitPermanent$18.93–$27.41/ hour
- Patient Care Technician – Cardiac / Medicine UnitPermanent$18.93–$27.41/ hour
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