salary$56,080 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$70,540per year
Jobs in the area11,790people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford San Mateo?
Expensive. Rent of $3,358 a month takes 71.9% 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 Mateo, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $56,080 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $46,700 and $70,540.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in San Mateo?
Typical rent of $3,358 a month takes 71.9% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.