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Nursing assistant salary in Sacramento, CA, 2026

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

Average base salary

$23.92
16%
above national average
Average $23.92
Low $18.98
High $30.14

The average salary for a nursing assistant is $23.92 per hour in Sacramento, CA and $5,607 overtime per year.216 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 4, 2026).

Nursing Assistant job openings in Sacramento, CA

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CNA
Arden Park Post Acute4.6out of 5 stars.
Sacramento, CA
$22 - $24 an hour
Part-time
3 weeks 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
    $26.29 per hour
  2. Campbell, CA
    $25.59 per hour
  3. Walnut Creek, CA
    $24.48 per hour
  4. Laguna Hills, CA
    $22.90 per hour
  5. Anaheim, CA
    $22.12 per hour

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The average salary for a Nursing Assistant is $23.92 per hour in Sacramento, CA. This figure is based on 216 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 4, 2026.

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Nursing Assistant salaries in Sacramento, CA typically range between a low of $18.98 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 $26.29 per hour, Campbell, CA at $25.59 per hour, and Walnut Creek, CA at $24.48 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).