Is Riverside a strong pay market for Certified Nursing Assistants?

At a $46,430 median, Riverside is $4,170 (10%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $42,260. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Riverside?

Target employers paying toward the $48,770 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Certified Nursing Assistant openings in Riverside and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Certified Nursing Assistant Salary in Riverside, CA

Median: $22.32/hour ($46,430/year) — $4,170 (10%) above the national median. Range: $44,270–$48,770.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Certified Nursing Assistant salary guide

The median Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Riverside, CA is $22.32/hour ($46,430/year) ($4,170 (10%) above the national median), with a typical range of $44,270–$48,770. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$22.32/hour ($46,430/year)	BLS
Range	$44,270–$48,770	BLS

### Key facts for Certified Nursing Assistant in Riverside Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Certified Nursing Assistant Salary in Riverside vs. National Average

25th Pct (Riverside) $44,270

Median (Riverside) $46,430

75th Pct (Riverside) $48,770

National median: $42,260/yr. Riverside is $4,170 (10%) above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant).

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Riverside, CA — common questions

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant make in Riverside, CA?: The median Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Riverside, CA is $22.32/hour ($46,430/year) ($4,170 (10%) above the national median), with a typical range of $44,270–$48,770 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Riverside a strong pay market for Certified Nursing Assistants?: At a $46,430 median, Riverside is $4,170 (10%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $42,260. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Riverside?: Target employers paying toward the $48,770 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Certified Nursing Assistant openings in Riverside and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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