Nursing Assistants Salary in California
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for nursing assistants in California was $47,630 +12.7% vs national
California vs United States
| California | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $47,630 | $42,260 |
| Median hourly | $22.90 | $20.32 |
| Employment | 110,060 | 1,448,910 |
| Location quotient | 0.65 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (California) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Reading the data
Employment density in California is 0.65x the national average — a below-average concentration of these roles in the local economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average nursing assistants salary in California?
The median annual wage in California is $47,630 ($22.90 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does California compare to the national average for nursing assistants?
The California median of $47,630 is 12.7% higher than the U.S. median of $42,260.
How many nursing assistants work in California?
Approximately 110,060 are employed in California, per BLS OES.