CA · Whittier · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Whittier, CA

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Whittier area earn a median of $22.19 per hour, about $46,140 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.57 and $23.30. That ranks 39th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 184th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 17 open roles with published pay are listed for Whittier and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Whittier and what they pay.

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Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles near Whittier

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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

CNA Patient Care Assistant

CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA

$25.00–$32.08/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101699847856
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Who is hiring certified nursing assistants near Whittier

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation8$24.88
CommonSpirit Health3$28.54
Emanate Health3$28.75
Veterans Health Administration2$27.18
University of Southern California1$24.48

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Whittier, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.90$39,3101% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.57$44,87013% above U.S. median
Median$22.19$46,14017% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.30$48,46023% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.33$58,93049% above U.S. median

How Whittier 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 Whittier

  • 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 Whittier 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 Whittier

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 Whittier

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Whittier, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Pih Health Hospital-Whittier
Whittier, CA		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Whittier, 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 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Pico Rivera, CA4 mi$22.19/hr59,363
La Habra, CA5 mi$22.19/hr61,391

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 Whittier, 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 Whittier 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 Whittier?

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 Whittier.

Do I need a California license to work in Whittier 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 Whittier 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 Whittier?

The federal per diem benchmark in Whittier 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 reportWhittier, 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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