2023 Data

Nursing Assistant Salary in Sacramento, CA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$37,940

6.2% vs national

Hourly Rate

$18.24

/hour

Jobs in Area

1,200

employed

Salary Range$25,039 - $54,799
10th %Median90th %

Nursing Assistant Salary Range in Sacramento, CA

Annual Salary Range

$38k

$25k

10th percentile

$32k

25th

$45k

75th

$55k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$25,039$12.04
25th Percentile$31,792$15.28
Median (50th Percentile)$37,940$18.24
75th Percentile$44,884$21.58
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$54,799$26.35
Average (Mean)$40,797$19.61

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Nursing Assistant salary in Sacramento, CA is $37,940 per year or $18.24 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Sacramento, CA Compares

vs National Average

$35,740

+6.2%

vs California Average

$36,487

+4.0%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$31,829

-16.1%

Cost of living in Sacramento, CA is 19.2% above the national average.

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