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Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 15 open job postings for Certified Nursing Assistant roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Certified Nursing Assistant postings in California

  1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Full-TimePACS · Walnut Creek, CA · $23.00–$26.00/hr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)PACS · San Jose, CA · $23.00–$24.00/hr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time DaysKindred · Rancho Cucamonga, CA · $23.00–$24.07/hr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time NightsKindred · Paramount, CA · $23.00–$24.07/hr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time NightsKindred · Ladera Heights, CA · $23.00–$25.36/hr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in other places

  1. United States$21.49/hr ($44.7K/yr) median · $16.25–$23.50/hr typical · 102 postingsUnited States: middle half $16.25–$23.50/hr, median $21.49/hr ($44.7K/yr)
  2. Illinois$21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr) median · $19.25–$22.38/hr typical · 6 postingsIllinois: middle half $19.25–$22.38/hr, median $21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr)
  3. Maryland$21.49/hr ($44.7K/yr) median · $21.31–$21.98/hr typical · 4 postingsMaryland: middle half $21.31–$21.98/hr, median $21.49/hr ($44.7K/yr)
  4. Massachusetts$23.06/hr ($48K/yr) median · $21.74–$23.25/hr typical · 4 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $21.74–$23.25/hr, median $23.06/hr ($48K/yr)
  5. Georgia$17.58/hr ($36.6K/yr) median · $16.25–$19.73/hr typical · 4 postingsGeorgia: middle half $16.25–$19.73/hr, median $17.58/hr ($36.6K/yr)
  6. Walnut Creek, CA$23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr) median · $23.00–$23.50/hr typical · 4 postingsWalnut Creek, CA: middle half $23.00–$23.50/hr, median $23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr)
  7. Silver Spring, MD$21.49/hr ($44.7K/yr) median · $21.31–$21.98/hr typical · 3 postingsSilver Spring, MD: middle half $21.31–$21.98/hr, median $21.49/hr ($44.7K/yr)
  8. Lincolnwood, IL$21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr) median · $19.25–$21.25/hr typical · 3 postingsLincolnwood, IL: middle half $19.25–$21.25/hr, median $21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant make in California?

The median posted base pay for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in California is $23.54/hr ($49K/yr), from 15 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Certified Nursing Assistant pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $23.50–$24.50/hr. The top 10% list $53K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $47.8K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Certified Nursing Assistant jobs?

The median here is $23.54/hr ($49K/yr), against $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr) across all 142 postings for the role.

How many Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in California list pay?

15 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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