Nursing Assistant (CNA) salary in Los Angeles
A nursing assistant in the Los Angeles, CA area earns an estimated $47,380 a year ($22.78/hr) — about 12% above the U.S. average, with most between $46,030 and $50,360. City figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Los Angeles, CA
Verified public wage dataMedian annual pay
$47,380
+12% vs nationalHourly
$22.78/hr
- Typical range
- $46,030–$50,360
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $61,100
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $40,050
- Newer nurses
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What affects nursing assistant pay in Los Angeles
Among the highest nurse pay nationally. For a nursing assistant, local pay also reflects the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, union contracts, shift differentials, unit acuity, and how competitive staffing is. Nights, weekends, and critical-care specialties typically add to base pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
Where this figure comes from
This is the actual median wage reported for Los Angeles, CA in official U.S. government wage data — about 12% above the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.
In Los Angeles, CA, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,050 and the highest-paid 10% about $61,100. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.
Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.
How to use this metro figure
- It’s the median actually reported for Los Angeles — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Los Angeles make this page more precise over time.
Nursing Assistant salary in Los Angeles — FAQ
- How much does a nursing assistant make in Los Angeles?
- A nursing assistant in the Los Angeles, CA area earns an estimated $47,380 a year — about $22.78 an hour, with most between $46,030 and $50,360. That's about 12% above the national average. This is an estimate based on the role's national pay and Los Angeles's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Los Angeles a good place for nursing assistants?
- On pay, Los Angeles runs about 12% above the national average for nursing assistants. Big-city wages are often offset by a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $47,380 against local housing and expenses.
- How does Los Angeles nursing assistant pay compare to California overall?
- Statewide, California nursing assistants earn an estimated $47,630 a year, versus about $47,380 in Los Angeles. Metro pay can run above or below the state figure depending on hospital concentration and local demand.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.
BLS OEWS (May 2025, metro)
Los Angeles, CA figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national nursing assistant pay adjusted for Los Angeles. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.