Nursing Assistants Salary in California
Nursing Assistants in California earn a median of $47,630 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,630
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 110,060
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,110; the top 10% earn over $61,100. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,750 median in California
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$81,770 median in California
- Occupational Therapy Aides$43,480 median in California
- Physical Therapist Aides$38,330 median in California
- Registered Nurses$140,270 median in California
- Orderlies$49,920 median in California
Nursing Assistants pay in California
How much do nursing assistants make in California?
The median is $47,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,110 and the top 10% earn over $61,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.