CA · Daly City · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Daly City, CA

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Daly City area earn a median of $25.96 per hour, about $53,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.78 and $28.27. That ranks 2nd of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 17th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Daly City and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Daly City.

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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

CNA - FT Days

ScionHealth · San Leandro, CA

$21.00–$22.82/ hour
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EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Fresenius Medical Care3$28.50
ScionHealth1$21.91

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Daly City, CA

The metro median is 16% above the California statewide median of $22.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 10,750 nursing assistants employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.50).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.35$46,49018% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.78$49,46025% above U.S. median
Median$25.96$53,99037% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.27$58,80049% above U.S. median
Top 10%$37.53$78,06097% above U.S. median

How Daly City ranks

  • 2nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 17th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 24 California metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Daly City

  • Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $25.96 median hour buys what $22.45 buys at the national price level, 18% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Daly City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$935
  • Per year: $46,728
  • Per month: $3,894

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Daly City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$183
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,883
13-week assignment$24,479

Travel certified nursing assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Daly City

CMS lists 1 hospital in Daly City, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ahmc Seton Medical Center
Daly City, CA
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in San Mateo County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include San Mateo County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 9 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
South San Francisco, CA6 mi$25.96/hr64,660
Alameda, CA12 mi$25.96/hr78,795

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in California · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in California

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Daly City, CA?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $25.96 per hour, about $53,990 a year. The middle half earn between $23.78 and $28.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Daly City a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 17th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 2nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Daly City?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Daly City.

Do I need a California license to work in Daly City as a certified nursing assistant?

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Daly City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include San Mateo County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Daly City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Daly City is $183 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,883 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your CNA pay reportDaly City, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 2 postings$41.49/ hr$37–$46
  • Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 6 postings$28.75/ hr$21–$34
  • Fresenius Medical CareSan Francisco, CA · 4 postings$28.00/ hr$25–$35
  • CommonSpirit HealthGLENDALE, CA · 8 postings$27.89/ hr$25–$33

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$23Median$27.17High$32

83 CNA postings with published pay in California, 79 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 83 CNA roles

  1. Transporter/Patient Care AssistantPer diem
    $29.41–$33.04/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Folsom, CA · posted today
  2. Nursing AssistantPermanent
    $48k–$79k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Menlo Park, CA · posted today

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