Nursing Assistants Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA: $56,840 Median Pay (May 2025 estimates)

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Median annual pay

$56,840 / year

34.5% above the national median

$28.54

Mean hourly wage

$59,370

Mean annual wage

5,350

Jobs in San Jose

$27.33

Median hourly wage

Nursing Assistants pay in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA: the full picture

Nursing Assistants in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn a median of $56,840 per year ($27.33 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $59,370, across an estimated 5,350 jobs. That puts San Jose 34.5% above the national median of $42,260 for nursing assistants.

Measure	Pay
Mean hourly wage	$28.54
Median annual wage	$56,840
Mean annual wage	$59,370
Median hourly wage	$27.33
Total employment	5,350

How San Jose compares

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

San Jose

$56,840

San Francisco

$56,080

Oregon

$49,830

New York City

$49,270

Washington

$49,180

Frequently asked questions

How much does a CNA make in San Jose?

The median annual wage is $56,840 ($27.33/hour). The mean is $59,370 per year.

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

San Jose pays 34.5% above the national median ($42,260), with about 5,350 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.