salary$46,430 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$55,840per year
Jobs in the area9,940people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Ontario?
Expensive. Rent of $2,618 a month takes 67.7% 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 Ontario, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $46,430 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $38,950 and $55,840.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Ontario?
Typical rent of $2,618 a month takes 67.7% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.