Certified Nursing Assistant salary in California
The median certified nursing assistant in California earns $22.32 an hour, or $46,420 a year. That’s $3.31 above the national median, ranking #5 of 51.
- Median hourly$22.32
- Median yearly$46,420
- Bottom 10% earn under$18.86/hr
- Top 10% earn over$28.63/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$23.46
- CNAs employed102,380
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, California, occupation 31-1131. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all CNAs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in California
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $67.47/hr | $140,330/yr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $37.10/hr | $77,170/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $80.10/hr | $166,610/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open CNA jobs in California
- Care Partner (CNA) - 6th Floor Med/Surg Telemetry - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)Keck Medicine of USCGlendale, CA$23–$30.87/hrCNAMed-surgFull-timeNights
- Nursing Assistant - Acute Care 5 SouthVeterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA$43k–$70k/yrCNAFull-timeCloses Nov 9, 2026
- Registered Nurse II (CPMC CNA - Davies RN) - GF10023028Sutter HealthCalifornia$89.55–$104.14/hrCNAFull-time
- Certified Nurse Assistant, Telemetry PCU5Sutter HealthCalifornia$32.31–$36.20/hrCNACardiacPart-time
- Nursing Assistant - Emergency DepartmentVeterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA$43k–$70k/yrCNAERFull-timeDaysCloses Nov 6, 2026
- CNA- SCU (Full-Time, Days)Enloe HealthChico, CA$23.09–$29.56/hrCNAFull-timeDays