Nursing Assistants Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $56,220 +42.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.03
10th percentile $47,450
90th percentile $74,820
Employed locally 4,910
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,450
    25th
    $50,900
    50th (median)
    $56,220
    75th
    $65,950
    90th
    $74,820

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 36% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Oregon $48,390

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,390

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,920
    Medical Assistants $62,290
    Dental Assistants $64,600
    Massage Therapists $56,720
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $61,280
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in San Jose, CA is $27.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in San Jose, CA is 42.2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,450 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,900.