VA · Williamsburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Williamsburg, VA

The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Williamsburg area is $17.98 per hour ($37,400 a year), with the typical range running from $16.31 to $21.46. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Williamsburg. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Williamsburg. The free report below lists employers near Williamsburg and what they pay.

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Who is hiring certified nursing assistants near Williamsburg

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Sentara Healthcare4$23.17
BrightSpring Health Services1$19

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Williamsburg, VA

The metro median is 4% below the Virginia statewide median of $18.65 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 8,850 nursing assistants employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 11.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.30).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.99$29,10026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.31$33,92014% below U.S. median
Median$17.98$37,4005% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.46$44,64013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.23$46,24017% above U.S. median

How Williamsburg ranks

  • 222nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 271st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 8 Virginia 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 Williamsburg

  • Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.98 median hour buys what $18.36 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Williamsburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$647
  • Per year: $32,364
  • Per month: $2,697

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Williamsburg

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$122
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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 Williamsburg

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Williamsburg, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Riverside Doctors' Hospital Of Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Williamsburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
The Pavilion At Williamsburg Place
Williamsburg, VA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Williamsburg city

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Williamsburg city (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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
Newport News, VA17 mi$17.98/hr183,056
Hampton, VA27 mi$17.98/hr137,596
Richmond, VA46 mi$18.70/hr233,655
Rocky Mount, NC109 mi$17.11/hr54,541
Alexandria, VA109 mi$20.83/hr159,102
Washington, DC114 mi$20.83/hr702,250

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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.

Virginia state guide

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Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Williamsburg, VA?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $17.98 per hour, about $37,400 a year. The middle half earn between $16.31 and $21.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 271st of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 222nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Williamsburg?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Williamsburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Williamsburg.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?

The federal per diem benchmark in Williamsburg is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your CNA pay reportWilliamsburg, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • BrightSpring Health ServicesWilliamsburg, VA · 2 postings$20.25/ hr$18–$25
  • 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

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

  1. Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Vascular UnitPermanent
    $18.93–$27.41/ hour
    Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA · posted today
  2. Patient Care Technician – Cardiac / Medicine UnitPermanent
    $18.93–$27.41/ hour
    Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA · posted today

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