salary$48,870 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Salinas, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,040per year
Jobs in the area1,070people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Salinas?
Expensive. Rent of $2,412 a month takes 59.2% 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 Salinas, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Salinas, CA area is $48,870 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $39,900 and $57,040.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Salinas?
Typical rent of $2,412 a month takes 59.2% 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 Salinas, CA metro area.