Nursing Assistants Salary in California
In California, nursing assistants earn a median of $46,420 per year.
Median (California)
$46,420
Bottom 10%
$39,220
Top 10%
$59,540
Employed in California
102,380
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, nursing assistants earn a median of $46,420 — 17% above the national median of $39,530. Locally the range runs $39,220 to $59,540. About 102,380 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #5 of 54 states for nursing assistants pay — roughly the 92th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Oregon, $48,390) by 4%. State employment of about 102,380 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$39,530
US bottom 10%
$31,390
US top 10%
$50,140
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
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