Nursing Assistants Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $43,570 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $36,130
90th percentile $54,730
Employed locally 1,520
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,130
    25th
    $38,550
    50th (median)
    $43,570
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $54,730

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Napa, CA $48,070
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Salinas, CA $47,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,470

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,430
    Medical Assistants $45,240
    Dental Assistants $47,330
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,830
    Phlebotomists $46,660
    Medical Equipment Preparers $52,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Bakersfield, CA is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.10 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Bakersfield, CA is 10.2% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,130 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,550.