How much does a nursing assistant make in Los Angeles?
$47,380a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $22.78 an hour or $3,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.78
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 43,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,050Median: $47,380Highest 10%: $61,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,050 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| Median | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| 75th | $50,360 | $24.21 | |
| 90th | $61,100 | $29.38 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| San Jose, CA | $56,840 |
| San Francisco, CA | $56,080 |
| Napa, CA | $50,370 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $49,240 |
| Vallejo, CA | $48,900 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,870 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,070 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $47,940 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,510 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $47,130 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,840 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,810 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $46,550 |
| Stockton, CA | $46,530 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,430 |
| Chico, CA | $46,380 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,130 |
| Yuba City, CA | $46,130 |
| Hanford, CA | $45,980 |
| Redding, CA | $44,880 |
| Merced, CA | $44,730 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,710 |
| El Centro, CA | $44,670 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $82,140 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,090 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $59,520 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,940 |
| Orderly | $49,760 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,130 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,050 |
| Dental Assistant | $46,900 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $46,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $22.78 ($47,380 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $47,380 against $42,260 nationally, 12% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,630, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for nursing assistant pay?
38 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.