salary$44,710 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Fresno, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,230per year
Jobs in the area3,880people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Fresno?
Expensive. Rent of $1,789 a month takes 48.0% 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 Fresno, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Fresno, CA area is $44,710 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $37,770 and $49,230.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Fresno?
Typical rent of $1,789 a month takes 48.0% 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 Fresno, CA metro area.