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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in California (2025)

Estimated pay for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)s working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.

$48,000
Annual in CA
$23.1/hr
Hourly Rate
$4,000
Monthly
$923
Weekly

California vs. National Median

$48,000
California
$35,000
National Median
+$13,000 (+37%) vs. national

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