PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA
Brookdale Senior Living · Vancouver, WA
Pay range with your report
New this week
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Vancouver, WA
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Vancouver area earn a median of $23.33 per hour, about $48,520 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.16 and $26.88. That ranks 4th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 28th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver. The free report below lists employers near Vancouver and what they pay.
- $23.33median pay per hour, Portland
- $22–$27typical range per hour
- 7,600employed in the metro area
- 105cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Vancouver
1 more open role from employers in Vancouver. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Vancouver, WA
The metro median is 1% above the Washington statewide median of $23.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 7,600 nursing assistants employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 6.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.70).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.48 | $42,600 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.16 | $46,090 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Median | $23.33 | $48,520 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.88 | $55,910 | 41% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.30 | $60,940 | 54% above U.S. median |
How Vancouver ranks
- 4th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 28th 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.
Get the Vancouver Certified Nursing Assistant pay report
Named employers near Vancouver, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Vancouver
- Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.33 median hour buys what $22.13 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Vancouver paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$840
- Per year: $41,994
- Per month: $3,499
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Vancouver
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $155 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,687 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,931 |
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 Washington
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Vancouver as they open.
PermanentPosted today
Patient Care Technician-Medsurg
MultiCare · Covington, WA
$26.90–$44.47/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
CNA Medical Surgical
CommonSpirit Health · Federal Way, WA
$24.11–$38.94/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
For youUpdated weekly
220+ more Certified Nursing Assistant roles for you in Washington
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
PermanentPosted today
Patient Care Technician PHI Float Pool
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$23.61–$39.01/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
CNA - Pediatric Patient Care Technician
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$23.61–$39.01/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
CNA - Pediatric Patient Care Technician
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$23.61–$39.01/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
CNA - Pediatric Patient Care Technician
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$23.61–$39.01/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Hospitals in Vancouver
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Peacehealth Southwest Medical Cente Vancouver, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Rainier Springs Vancouver, WA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Clark County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Clark County (1 geographic, 1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 7 mi | $23.33/hr | 635,749 |
| Gresham, OR | 12 mi | $23.33/hr | 111,507 |
| Salem, OR | 53 mi | $23.21/hr | 180,406 |
| Albany, OR | 74 mi | $21.06/hr | 57,156 |
| Corvallis, OR | 81 mi | $21.06/hr | 61,993 |
| Lacey, WA | 98 mi | $22.55/hr | 58,644 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Washington · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Washington
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Washington 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 Vancouver
Vancouver city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Vancouver, WA?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $23.33 per hour, about $48,520 a year. The middle half earn between $22.16 and $26.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Vancouver a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 28th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 4th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Where do certified nursing assistants work in Vancouver?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver, led by Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Vancouver as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Vancouver in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Clark 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 Vancouver?
The federal per diem benchmark in Vancouver is $155 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 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 Vancouver?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Vancouver and across Washington. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Vancouver.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Vancouver pay certified nursing assistants? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
220+ Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Washington, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your CNA pay reportVancouver, WA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthBurien, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 105 postings$28.55/ hr$21–$44
- ScionHealthSeattle, WA · 2 postings$26.21/ hr$22–$30
- AmedisysFederal Way, WA · 3 postings$26.00/ hr$25–$27
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$21Median$28.52High$37
133 CNA postings with published pay in Washington, 99 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 133 CNA roles
- Patient Care Technician-MedsurgPermanent$26.90–$44.47/ hour
- CNA Medical SurgicalPermanent$24.11–$38.94/ hour
+ 131 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.