Staff Certified Nursing Assistant
Typical staff band in San JoseIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in San Jose, CA
5,350 certified nursing assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $56,840/year median · 35% above the national median.
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The median certified nursing assistant salary in San Jose, CA is $56,840/year, with a typical range of $51,870 to $67,880 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median salary | $56,840/year | BLS |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in San Jose, CA
The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the San Jose metro. Half of Certified Nursing Assistants earn inside that band.
25th$51,870
Median$56,840
75th$67,880
vs US35% above the national median
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant). Full Certified Nursing Assistant salary guide →
What is a Certified Nursing Assistant salary in San Jose?
The median certified nursing assistant salary in San Jose, CA is $56,840/year, with a typical range of $51,870 to $67,880 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 5,350 certified nursing assistants employed in the San Jose metro area.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay bands in San Jose by seniority
The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.
Senior Certified Nursing Assistant
Typical senior band in San JoseIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Senior Certified Nursing Assistant
Typical senior band in San JoseIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Senior Certified Nursing Assistant
Typical senior band in San JoseIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Staff Certified Nursing Assistant
Typical staff band in San JoseIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Certified Nursing Assistant Career Ladder — San Jose Metro
Expected pay at each step, scaled to San Jose’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.
- Entry Certified Nursing Assistant0–2 yrs$40,924
- Mid Certified Nursing Assistant2–5 yrs$53,998
- Senior Certified Nursing Assistant5–8 yrs$68,208
- Staff Certified Nursing Assistant8–12 yrs$82,418
- Lead Certified Nursing Assistant12+ yrs$96,628
Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant).
Employers in the Certified Nursing Assistant hiring market in San Jose
- HCA Healthcare
- CommonSpirit
- Mercy Health
- Ascension
- Tenet
Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.
How employers in San Jose post Certified Nursing Assistant jobs
Employers in the San Jose metro typically post Certified Nursing Assistant roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:
Certified Nursing Assistant in San Jose, CA — Common Questions
- How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant earn in San Jose, CA?
- Median $56,840/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $51,870–$67,880. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
- How many Certified Nursing Assistant jobs are there in San Jose?
- BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 5,350 Certified Nursing Assistant roles employed in the San Jose metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
- Which ATS platforms do San Jose employers use for Certified Nursing Assistant?
- Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
- Does Jobeezy apply to Certified Nursing Assistant jobs for me?
- Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Certified Nursing Assistant openings in San Jose and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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