Nursing Assistants Salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA: $56,080 Median Pay (May 2025 estimates)

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Median annual pay

$56,080 / year

32.7% above the national median

$27.26

Mean hourly wage

$56,700

Mean annual wage

11,790

Jobs in San Francisco

$26.96

Median hourly wage

Nursing Assistants pay in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA: the full picture

Nursing Assistants in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA earn a median of $56,080 per year ($26.96 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $56,700, across an estimated 11,790 jobs. That puts San Francisco 32.7% above the national median of $42,260 for nursing assistants.

Measure	Pay
Mean hourly wage	$27.26
Median annual wage	$56,080
Mean annual wage	$56,700
Median hourly wage	$26.96
Total employment	11,790

How San Francisco compares

Median annual pay for nursing assistants across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.

San Francisco

$56,080

San Jose

$56,840

Oregon

$49,830

New York City

$49,270

Washington

$49,180

Frequently asked questions

How much does a CNA make in San Francisco?

The median annual wage is $56,080 ($26.96/hour). The mean is $56,700 per year.

Is San Francisco a good place for nursing assistants pay-wise?

San Francisco pays 32.7% above the national median ($42,260), with about 11,790 jobs in the area.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.

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Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09. "Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less. "Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work (2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer, shift, experience, and certifications.