CA · Thousand Oaks · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Thousand Oaks, CA

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Thousand Oaks area earn a median of $21.79 per hour, about $45,330 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.80 and $23.49. That ranks 54th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 170th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Thousand Oaks and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Thousand Oaks.

Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles near Thousand Oaks

Roles in other cities of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area.

PermanentPosted 14 days ago

CNA Telemetry 2S

CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA

$25.00–$29.50/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101408465408
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Per diemPosted 14 days ago

CNA Flexible Staffing Pool

CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA

$25.00–$29.50/ hour
  • Seasonal/Casual/OnCall/Supplemental
  • Req 101408465568
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago

CNA Sub Acute

CommonSpirit Health · Camarillo, CA

$25.00–$29.50/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101270773024
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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Thousand Oaks, CA

The metro median is 2% below the California statewide median of $22.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 1,950 nursing assistants employed in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area, 6.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.47$38,4203% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.80$41,1804% above U.S. median
Median$21.79$45,33015% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.49$48,86024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.02$54,12037% above U.S. median

How Thousand Oaks ranks

  • 54th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 170th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 15th 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 Thousand Oaks

  • Overall prices in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura run 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 71% above the U.S. average (index 171.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.79 median hour buys what $19.71 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Thousand Oaks paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$784
  • Per year: $39,222
  • Per month: $3,268

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Thousand Oaks

ItemFederal 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 Thousand Oaks

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Ventura County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Ventura County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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
Simi Valley, CA9 mi$21.79/hr125,778
Camarillo, CA9 mi$21.79/hr69,881
Santa Monica, CA25 mi$22.19/hr90,729
Santa Clarita, CA26 mi$22.19/hr229,159
Los Angeles, CA29 mi$22.19/hr3,878,704
Burbank, CA31 mi$22.19/hr103,533

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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.

California state guide

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Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Thousand Oaks, CA?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area have a median pay of $21.79 per hour, about $45,330 a year. The middle half earn between $19.80 and $23.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Thousand Oaks a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura ranks 170th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 54th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Thousand Oaks?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Thousand Oaks.

Do I need a California license to work in Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Ventura 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 Thousand Oaks?

The federal per diem benchmark in Thousand Oaks 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.

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Your CNA pay reportThousand Oaks, 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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