Nursing Assistants Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $53,990 +36.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.96
10th percentile $46,490
90th percentile $78,060
Employed locally 10,750
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,490
    25th
    $49,460
    50th (median)
    $53,990
    75th
    $58,810
    90th
    $78,060

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 40% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Oregon $48,390

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    Napa, CA $48,070
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Salinas, CA $47,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,470
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,390

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,870
    Medical Assistants$59,910
    Dental Assistants$62,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$47,040
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$64,840
    Massage Therapists$43,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in San Francisco, CA is $25.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.91 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in San Francisco, CA is 36.6% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,490 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,460.