salary$47,130 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$55,890per year
Jobs in the area1,090people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Santa Maria?
Expensive. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 50.6% 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 Maria, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $47,130 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $40,120 and $55,890.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 50.6% 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 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.