Nursing Assistants Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $47,390 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.78
10th percentile $40,230
90th percentile $56,640
Employed locally 1,130
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,230
    25th
    $46,580
    50th (median)
    $47,390
    75th
    $48,250
    90th
    $56,640

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 54% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,900
    Medical Assistants $62,900
    Dental Assistants $62,620
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,280
    Massage Therapists $48,680
    Medical Equipment Preparers $61,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Santa Rosa, CA is $22.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.15 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 19.9% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,230 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,580.