Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in St. Petersburg, FL

15,120 certified nursing assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $18.02/hour ($37,470/year) median · 11% below the national median.

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The median certified nursing assistant salary in St. Petersburg, FL is $18.02/hour ($37,470/year), with a typical range of $36,540 to $39,410 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 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 St. Petersburg, FL

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $36,540 $37,470 $39,410
25th$36,540 Median$37,470 75th$39,410 vs US11% below the national median

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

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant salary in St. Petersburg?

The median certified nursing assistant salary in St. Petersburg, FL is $18.02/hour ($37,470/year), with a typical range of $36,540 to $39,410 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 15,120 certified nursing assistants employed in the St. Petersburg metro area. St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay bands in St. Petersburg 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.

Lead Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical lead band in St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$32,973–$43,240
Common on
iCIMS

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 St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$35,783–$47,287
Common on
iCIMS

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 St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$31,849–$44,589
Common on
Workday

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 St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$35,783–$43,914
Common on
Ashby

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 St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$32,973–$41,217
Common on
Ashby

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

Certified Nursing Assistant Career Ladder — St. Petersburg Metro

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

  1. Entry Certified Nursing Assistant0–2 yrs$26,978
  2. Mid Certified Nursing Assistant2–5 yrs$35,596
  3. Senior Certified Nursing Assistant5–8 yrs$44,964
  4. Staff Certified Nursing Assistant8–12 yrs$54,331
  5. Lead Certified Nursing Assistant12+ yrs$63,699

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

Employers in the Certified Nursing Assistant hiring market in St. Petersburg

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

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 St. Petersburg post Certified Nursing Assistant jobs

Employers in the St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL — Common Questions

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant earn in St. Petersburg, FL?
Median $18.02/hour ($37,470/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $36,540–$39,410. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Certified Nursing Assistant jobs are there in St. Petersburg?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 15,120 Certified Nursing Assistant roles employed in the St. Petersburg metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do St. Petersburg 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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