Certified Nursing Assistant
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $3,471 to $4,346 | $41,652 to $52,152 |
| B | $3,724 to $4,665 | $44,688 to $55,980 |
| Q | $3,865 to $4,840 | $46,380 to $58,080 |
Representation
Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R20, Medical and Social Services.
Where these jobs are
1,538 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 581 |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | 490 |
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 467 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Nursing Assistants across all California employers was $47,630 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $41,652 to $58,080 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.