PermanentPosted today
Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center G-35 - Sepulveda
Veterans Health Administration · Los Angeles, CA
$43k–$70k/ year
New this week
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Lakewood, CA
The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Lakewood area is $22.19 per hour ($46,140 a year), with the typical range running from $21.57 to $23.30. 17 open roles with published pay are listed for Lakewood and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lakewood. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lakewood.
- $22.19median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $22–$23typical range per hour
- 39,910employed in the metro area
- 17open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles near Lakewood
Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
PermanentPosted today
Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center 215-2
Veterans Health Administration · Los Angeles, CA
$43k–$70k/ year
New this week
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PermanentPosted today
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Telemetry (8W)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$25.70–$25.70/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
CNA Patient Care Assistant Telmetry
CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA
$25.00–$32.08/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
CNA Patient Care Assistant Telemetry
CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA
$25.00–$32.08/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Telemetry
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Huntington Beach, CA
$23.81–$27.15/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Anaheim, CA
$23.00–$26.76/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - DOU 4 (5E)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$25.70–$25.70/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$23.00–$24.19/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
CNA Patient Care Assistant
CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA
$25.00–$32.08/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Clinical Nurse Partner (CNA) - NSU - Full Time - Days - 12hr QVH
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$23.00–$34.50/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Clinical Nurse Partner (CNA) - Float - Full Time - Days - 12hr FPH
Emanate Health · Glendora, CA
$23.00–$34.50/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Named employers near Lakewood, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring certified nursing assistants near Lakewood
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 8 | $24.88 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 3 | $28.54 |
| Emanate Health | 3 | $28.75 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $27.18 |
| University of Southern California | 1 | $24.48 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Lakewood, CA
The metro median is 1% below the California statewide median of $22.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 39,910 nursing assistants employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 6.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.90 | $39,310 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.57 | $44,870 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Median | $22.19 | $46,140 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.30 | $48,460 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.33 | $58,930 | 49% above U.S. median |
How Lakewood ranks
- 39th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 184th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th 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 Lakewood
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.19 median hour buys what $19.54 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Lakewood paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$799
- Per year: $39,942
- Per month: $3,328
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lakewood
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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 Lakewood
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lakewood, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uci Health-Lakewood Lakewood, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Los Angeles County
HRSA lists 99 active primary care shortage designations that include Los Angeles County (3 geographic, 9 population-group, 87 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellflower, CA | 3 mi | $22.19/hr | 75,716 |
| Paramount, CA | 4 mi | $22.19/hr | 51,169 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Lakewood
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Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Lakewood, CA?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $22.19 per hour, about $46,140 a year. The middle half earn between $21.57 and $23.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lakewood a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 184th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 39th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Lakewood?
We list 17 open roles with published pay from 5 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lakewood.
Do I need a California license to work in Lakewood 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 Lakewood in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 99 active primary care shortage designations that include Los Angeles 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 Lakewood?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lakewood is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place certified nursing assistants in Lakewood?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Lakewood and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Lakewood.
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Your CNA pay reportLakewood, 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
- Transporter/Patient Care AssistantPer diem$29.41–$33.04/ hour
- Nursing AssistantPermanent$48k–$79k/ year
+ 81 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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