Entry Level Certified Nursing Assistant
Typical entry level band in AtlantaIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Atlanta, GA
23,260 certified nursing assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $18.92/hour ($39,350/year) median · 7% below the national median.
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The median certified nursing assistant salary in Atlanta, GA is $18.92/hour ($39,350/year), with a typical range of $37,320 to $44,700 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median salary | $18.92/hour ($39,350/year) | BLS |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Atlanta, GA
The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Atlanta metro. Half of Certified Nursing Assistants earn inside that band.
25th$37,320
Median$39,350
75th$44,700
vs US7% below the national median
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant). Full Certified Nursing Assistant salary guide →
What is a Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Atlanta?
The median certified nursing assistant salary in Atlanta, GA is $18.92/hour ($39,350/year), with a typical range of $37,320 to $44,700 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 23,260 certified nursing assistants employed in the Atlanta metro area.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay bands in Atlanta by seniority
The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.
Staff Certified Nursing Assistant
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Senior Certified Nursing Assistant
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Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
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Mid Level Certified Nursing Assistant
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Certified Nursing Assistant Career Ladder — Atlanta Metro
Expected pay at each step, scaled to Atlanta’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.
- Entry Certified Nursing Assistant0–2 yrs$28,332
- Mid Certified Nursing Assistant2–5 yrs$37,382
- Senior Certified Nursing Assistant5–8 yrs$47,220
- Staff Certified Nursing Assistant8–12 yrs$57,057
- Lead Certified Nursing Assistant12+ yrs$66,895
Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant).
Employers in the Certified Nursing Assistant hiring market in Atlanta
- CommonSpirit
- Mercy Health
- Ascension
- Tenet
- HCA Healthcare
Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.
How employers in Atlanta post Certified Nursing Assistant jobs
Employers in the Atlanta metro typically post Certified Nursing Assistant roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:
Certified Nursing Assistant in Atlanta, GA — Common Questions
- How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant earn in Atlanta, GA?
- Median $18.92/hour ($39,350/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $37,320–$44,700. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
- How many Certified Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Atlanta?
- BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 23,260 Certified Nursing Assistant roles employed in the Atlanta metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
- Which ATS platforms do Atlanta employers use for Certified Nursing Assistant?
- Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
- Does Jobeezy apply to Certified Nursing Assistant jobs for me?
- Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Certified Nursing Assistant openings in Atlanta and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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