Nursing Assistants Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $45,380 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.82
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $57,850
Employed locally 260
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $38,740
    50th (median)
    $45,380
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $57,850

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 34% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,970
    Medical Assistants $45,870
    Dental Assistants $49,090
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Hanford?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Hanford, CA is $21.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.17 or more per hour.

    Is Hanford above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Hanford, CA is 14.8% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,740.