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How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Riverside, CA?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.196 salaries reported, updated at June 8, 2021
$17.35
per hour
The average salary for a nursing assistant is $17.35 per hour in Riverside, CA and $5,250 overtime per year.
10% higher
than national averageAdditional compensation
Overtime
$5,250
per year
Most common benefits
- Referral program
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Health insurance
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Salaries by years of experience in Riverside, CA
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for nursing assistants
Most recommended certification
ACLS Certification
The jobs requiring this certification have increase by 13200.00% since 2018. Nursing Assistants with this certification earn +77.00% more than the average base salary, which is $17.35 per hour.
Top companies hiring nursing assistants with the recommended certification
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top specialties.
Specialty categories:
| Top specialty | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Nuclear Medicine | +90.18% | 5 jobs | 11  |
Surgery | +19.58% | 527 jobs | 1,930 |
Dialysis | +22.74% | 49 jobs | 214 |
Psychiatry | +12.69% | 225 jobs | 543 |
Medical-Surgical | +17.84% | 418 jobs | 1,768 |
Information tooltip for top certifications.
Certification categories:
| Top certification | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
ACLS Certification | +77.00% | 128 | |
BLS Certification | +20.11% | 9,726 | |
AHA Certification | +15.97% | 2,688 | |
Certified Court Reporter | +42.16% | 29 | |
Home Care Aide Certification | +9.66% | 120 |
Information tooltip for top licenses.
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
RN | +22.67% | 1,120 jobs | 3,520 |
Physician Assistant License | +20.31% | 30 jobs | 95 |
LVN | +13.35% | 211 jobs | 526 |
LPN | +11.52% | 942 jobs | 3,073 |
Medical License | +11.68% | 5 jobs | 6 |
Information tooltip for top fields of study.
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Nursing Degree | +15.06% | 161 jobs | 387 |
Most common benefits for Nursing Assistants
- Referral program
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Mileage reimbursement
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Salary satisfaction
35% of Nursing assistants in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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