salary$48,070 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$60,510per year
Jobs in the area9,670people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford San Diego?
Expensive. Rent of $3,011 a month takes 75.2% 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 San Diego, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area is $48,070 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $40,420 and $60,510.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in San Diego?
Typical rent of $3,011 a month takes 75.2% 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 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area.