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Nursing assistant salary in Sacramento, CA

How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Sacramento, CA?

Average base salary

$23.90
16%
above national average
Average $23.90
Low $18.96
High $30.14

The average salary for a nursing assistant is $23.90 per hour in Sacramento, CA and $5,607 overtime per year.219 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 16, 2026).

Nursing Assistant job openings in Sacramento, CA

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CNA (Certified Nursing Assista...
McKallen Medical Training
Sacramento, CA
$35 - $40 an hour
Part-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Nursing Assistant in Sacramento, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Kaiser Permanente
 
$344,940per year
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MLee Healthcare Staffing and R...
 
$101,500per year
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US Navy
 
$90,209per year
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DT-Trak Consulting
 
$79,279per year
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Adams and Associates
 
$78,750per year
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AMX Healthcare Inc.
 
$78,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Nursing Assistants near Sacramento, CA

  1. Salinas, CA
    $26.10 per hour
  2. Campbell, CA
    $25.59 per hour
  3. Walnut Creek, CA
    $24.33 per hour
  4. Laguna Hills, CA
    $22.88 per hour
  5. Fairfield, CA
    $22.14 per hour

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The average salary for a Nursing Assistant is $23.90 per hour in Sacramento, CA. This figure is based on 219 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 16, 2026.

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Nursing Assistant salaries in Sacramento, CA typically range between a low of $18.96 and a high of $30.14 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Nursing Assistant in Sacramento, CA include Salinas, CA at $26.10 per hour, Campbell, CA at $25.59 per hour, and Walnut Creek, CA at $24.33 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Nursing Assistant in Sacramento, CA include Kaiser Permanente ($344,940 per year) and MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc ($101,500 per year).