Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Durham, NC

4,830 certified nursing assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $19.50/hour ($40,560/year) median · 4% below the national median.

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The median certified nursing assistant salary in Durham, NC is $19.50/hour ($40,560/year), with a typical range of $39,500 to $45,770 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Durham, NC

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $39,500 $40,560 $45,770
25th$39,500 Median$40,560 75th$45,770 vs US4% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant). Full Certified Nursing Assistant salary guide →

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Durham?

The median certified nursing assistant salary in Durham, NC is $19.50/hour ($40,560/year), with a typical range of $39,500 to $45,770 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 4,830 certified nursing assistants employed in the Durham metro area.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay bands in Durham 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.

Entry Level Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical entry level band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$36,301–$48,266
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 Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$33,259–$48,996
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$38,126–$45,346
Common on
Workday

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 Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$33,867–$48,996
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$36,301–$46,806
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 — Durham Metro

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

  1. Entry Certified Nursing Assistant0–2 yrs$29,203
  2. Mid Certified Nursing Assistant2–5 yrs$38,532
  3. Senior Certified Nursing Assistant5–8 yrs$48,672
  4. Staff Certified Nursing Assistant8–12 yrs$58,812
  5. Lead Certified Nursing Assistant12+ yrs$68,952

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

Employers in the Certified Nursing Assistant hiring market in Durham

  • 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 Durham post Certified Nursing Assistant jobs

Employers in the Durham 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 Durham, NC — Common Questions

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant earn in Durham, NC?
Median $19.50/hour ($40,560/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $39,500–$45,770. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Certified Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Durham?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 4,830 Certified Nursing Assistant roles employed in the Durham metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Durham 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?
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