salary$46,800 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$58,560per year
Jobs in the area2,070people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Ventura?
Expensive. Rent of $2,443 a month takes 62.6% 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 Ventura, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $46,800 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $39,540 and $58,560.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Ventura?
Typical rent of $2,443 a month takes 62.6% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.