salary$46,550 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Modesto, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$58,150per year
Jobs in the area1,500people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Modesto?
Expensive. Rent of $1,988 a month takes 51.2% 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 Modesto, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Modesto, CA area is $46,550 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $38,390 and $58,150.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Modesto?
Typical rent of $1,988 a month takes 51.2% 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 Modesto, CA metro area.