Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Mesa, AZ

13,550 certified nursing assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $21.77/hour ($45,290/year) median · 7% above the national median.

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The median certified nursing assistant salary in Mesa, AZ is $21.77/hour ($45,290/year), with a typical range of $39,050 to $46,660 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Mesa is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Mesa, AZ

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $39,050 $45,290 $46,660
25th$39,050 Median$45,290 75th$46,660 vs US7% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant). Mesa is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Certified Nursing Assistant salary guide →

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Mesa?

The median certified nursing assistant salary in Mesa, AZ is $21.77/hour ($45,290/year), with a typical range of $39,050 to $46,660 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 13,550 certified nursing assistants employed in the Mesa metro area. Mesa is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay bands in Mesa 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.

Senior Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical senior band in Mesa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Typical pay range
$40,534–$53,079
Common on
Lever

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

Mid Level Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical mid level band in Mesa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Typical pay range
$42,572–$53,079
Common on
Workday

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

Mid Level Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical mid level band in Mesa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Typical pay range
$39,175–$54,710
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Mesa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Typical pay range
$41,893–$53,895
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 Mesa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Typical pay range
$37,137–$56,340
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 — Mesa Metro

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

  1. Entry Certified Nursing Assistant0–2 yrs$32,608
  2. Mid Certified Nursing Assistant2–5 yrs$43,025
  3. Senior Certified Nursing Assistant5–8 yrs$54,348
  4. Staff Certified Nursing Assistant8–12 yrs$65,670
  5. Lead Certified Nursing Assistant12+ yrs$76,993

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

Employers in the Certified Nursing Assistant hiring market in Mesa

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

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 Mesa post Certified Nursing Assistant jobs

Employers in the Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ — Common Questions

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant earn in Mesa, AZ?
Median $21.77/hour ($45,290/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $39,050–$46,660. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Mesa is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Certified Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Mesa?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 13,550 Certified Nursing Assistant roles employed in the Mesa metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Mesa 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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