Nursing Assistants Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $42,840 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.60
10th percentile $38,160
90th percentile $50,150
Employed locally 3,600
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,160
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $42,840
    75th
    $45,300
    90th
    $50,150

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 40% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Medical Assistants $44,700
    Dental Assistants $46,730
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,790
    Phlebotomists $48,160
    Medical Equipment Preparers $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Fresno, CA is $20.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.67 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Fresno, CA is 8.4% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,160 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.