salary$56,840 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,040per year
Jobs in the area5,350people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Santa Clara?
Expensive. Rent of $3,309 a month takes 69.9% 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 Santa Clara, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $56,840 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $47,340 and $77,040.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Santa Clara?
Typical rent of $3,309 a month takes 69.9% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.