Nursing Assistants Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $46,260 +17% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $59,470
Employed locally 5,410
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $44,960
    50th (median)
    $46,260
    75th
    $48,800
    90th
    $59,470

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 51% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Medical Assistants $62,570
    Dental Assistants $59,270
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,620
    Massage Therapists $48,230
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Sacramento, CA is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.44 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Sacramento, CA is 17% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,960.