Nursing Assistants Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $43,660 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $58,600
Employed locally 680
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $38,970
    50th (median)
    $43,660
    75th
    $46,270
    90th
    $58,600

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 39% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,350
    Medical Assistants $45,380
    Dental Assistants $46,880
    Medical Transcriptionists $43,540
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,040
    Phlebotomists $58,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Redding?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Redding, CA is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.93 or more per hour.

    Is Redding above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Redding, CA is 10.4% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,970.