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Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 229 open job postings for Certified Nursing Assistant roles in California, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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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) - TelemetryPrime Healthcare · La Palma, CA · $23.58–$26.89/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)Piedmont Health Care Center · Piedmont, CA · $16.00–$19.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Memory Care (Part-Time)Casa de las Campanas · San Diego, CA · $21.00–$23.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - TelemetryMontclair Hospital Medical Center · Montclair, CA · $23.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Memory Care (Part-Time)Lake Seminole Square · San Diego, CA · $21.00–$23.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in other places

  1. United States$21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr) median, $19.00–$23.34/hr typical, 3,513 postingsUnited States: middle half $19.00–$23.34/hr, median $21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr)
  2. Wisconsin$22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr) median, $20.50–$24.29/hr typical, 200 postingsWisconsin: middle half $20.50–$24.29/hr, median $22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr)
  3. Illinois$21.65/hr ($45K/yr) median, $20.50–$22.75/hr typical, 188 postingsIllinois: middle half $20.50–$22.75/hr, median $21.65/hr ($45K/yr)
  4. Maine$19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr) median, $19.50–$22.50/hr typical, 154 postingsMaine: middle half $19.50–$22.50/hr, median $19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr)
  5. New York$21.28/hr ($44.3K/yr) median, $20.52–$23.34/hr typical, 135 postingsNew York: middle half $20.52–$23.34/hr, median $21.28/hr ($44.3K/yr)
  6. Indiana$18.06/hr ($37.6K/yr) median, $16.00–$19.30/hr typical, 132 postingsIndiana: middle half $16.00–$19.30/hr, median $18.06/hr ($37.6K/yr)
  7. Massachusetts$23.06/hr ($48K/yr) median, $20.25–$24.00/hr typical, 125 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $20.25–$24.00/hr, median $23.06/hr ($48K/yr)
  8. Minnesota$22.73/hr ($47.3K/yr) median, $21.00–$25.26/hr typical, 118 postingsMinnesota: middle half $21.00–$25.26/hr, median $22.73/hr ($47.3K/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 $23.47/hr ($48.8K/yr), from 229 job postings with pay at 108 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $22.00–$24.91/hr. The top 10% list $58.4K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $42.6K or less.

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

The median here is $23.47/hr ($48.8K/yr), against $21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr) across all 3,621 postings for the role.

How many Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in California list pay?

229 open postings at 108 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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