Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Santa Ana, CA

43,090 certified nursing assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.78/hour ($47,380/year) median · 12% above the national median.

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The median certified nursing assistant salary in Santa Ana, CA is $22.78/hour ($47,380/year), with a typical range of $46,030 to $50,360 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Santa Ana, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Santa Ana metro. Half of Certified Nursing Assistants earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $46,030 $47,380 $50,360
25th$46,030 Median$47,380 75th$50,360 vs US12% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant). Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Certified Nursing Assistant salary guide →

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Santa Ana?

The median certified nursing assistant salary in Santa Ana, CA is $22.78/hour ($47,380/year), with a typical range of $46,030 to $50,360 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 43,090 certified nursing assistants employed in the Santa Ana metro area. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay bands in Santa Ana 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.

Mid Level Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical mid level band in Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$40,983–$56,382
Common on
Lever

Illustrative 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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$41,694–$54,676
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative 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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$42,405–$57,235
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical lead band in Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$40,273–$52,118
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical lead band in Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$38,851–$54,676
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Certified Nursing Assistant Career Ladder — Santa Ana Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Santa Ana’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Certified Nursing Assistant0–2 yrs$34,113
  2. Mid Certified Nursing Assistant2–5 yrs$45,011
  3. Senior Certified Nursing Assistant5–8 yrs$56,856
  4. Staff Certified Nursing Assistant8–12 yrs$68,701
  5. Lead Certified Nursing Assistant12+ yrs$80,546

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant).

Employers in the Certified Nursing Assistant hiring market in Santa Ana

  • CommonSpirit
  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension
  • Tenet
  • HCA Healthcare

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 Santa Ana post Certified Nursing Assistant jobs

Employers in the Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant earn in Santa Ana, CA?
Median $22.78/hour ($47,380/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $46,030–$50,360. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Certified Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Santa Ana?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 43,090 Certified Nursing Assistant roles employed in the Santa Ana metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Santa Ana 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?
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