Nursing Assistants Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $47,500 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $40,020
90th percentile $54,080
Employed locally 970
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,020
    25th
    $44,480
    50th (median)
    $47,500
    75th
    $49,220
    90th
    $54,080

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 50% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,470
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,390

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,580
    Medical Assistants $47,530
    Dental Assistants $51,940
    Massage Therapists $59,630
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,310
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $45,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Salinas, CA is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Salinas, CA is 20.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,020 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,480.