salary$46,130 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$56,380per year
Jobs in the area1,720people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Bakersfield?
Expensive. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 52.5% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $46,130 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $37,710 and $56,380.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 52.5% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area.