salary$47,380 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,050per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,100per year
Jobs in the area43,090people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Costa Mesa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,968 a month takes 75.2% 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 Costa Mesa, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $47,380 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $40,050 and $61,100.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Costa Mesa?
Typical rent of $2,968 a month takes 75.2% 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.