salary$47,510 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,240per year
Jobs in the area5,650people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Sacramento?
Expensive. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 54.4% 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $47,510 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $39,470 and $61,240.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 54.4% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.