Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Cincinnati, OH

11,390 certified nursing assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $19.40/hour ($40,350/year) median · 5% below the national median.

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The median certified nursing assistant salary in Cincinnati, OH is $19.40/hour ($40,350/year), with a typical range of $38,300 to $45,290 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Cincinnati, OH

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Cincinnati metro. Half of Certified Nursing Assistants earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $38,300 $40,350 $45,290
25th$38,300 Median$40,350 75th$45,290 vs US5% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant). Full Certified Nursing Assistant salary guide →

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Cincinnati?

The median certified nursing assistant salary in Cincinnati, OH is $19.40/hour ($40,350/year), with a typical range of $38,300 to $45,290 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 11,390 certified nursing assistants employed in the Cincinnati metro area.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay bands in Cincinnati 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.

Mid Level Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical mid level band in Cincinnati
Example (illustrative)
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Typical pay range
$34,902–$47,290
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical staff band in Cincinnati
Example (illustrative)
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Typical pay range
$35,507–$50,921
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical lead band in Cincinnati
Example (illustrative)
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Typical pay range
$35,507–$45,111
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical entry level band in Cincinnati
Example (illustrative)
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Typical pay range
$33,692–$48,742
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical senior band in Cincinnati
Example (illustrative)
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Typical pay range
$35,507–$50,921
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Certified Nursing Assistant Career Ladder — Cincinnati Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Cincinnati’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Certified Nursing Assistant0–2 yrs$29,052
  2. Mid Certified Nursing Assistant2–5 yrs$38,332
  3. Senior Certified Nursing Assistant5–8 yrs$48,420
  4. Staff Certified Nursing Assistant8–12 yrs$58,507
  5. Lead Certified Nursing Assistant12+ yrs$68,595

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant).

Employers in the Certified Nursing Assistant hiring market in Cincinnati

  • HCA Healthcare
  • CommonSpirit
  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension
  • Tenet

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 Cincinnati post Certified Nursing Assistant jobs

Employers in the Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati, OH — Common Questions

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant earn in Cincinnati, OH?
Median $19.40/hour ($40,350/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $38,300–$45,290. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Certified Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Cincinnati?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 11,390 Certified Nursing Assistant roles employed in the Cincinnati metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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