California / CDCR / Certified Nursing Assistant

Job-title file

Certified Nursing Assistant

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

605 employees hold this title in CDCR. Median total compensation for the role is $42,538, below the department median of $111,126.

Employees: 605
Total payroll: $26.7M
Role median: $42,538
Agency median: $111,126
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$3,885$109,344+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 605 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Certified Nursing Assistant pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Nursing Assistants — about 110,060 people — is $47,630. CDCR pays a median base salary of $53,308 for this role, 12% above that figure — about the 70th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where CDCR sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$40,110

$45,850

$47,630

$54,800

$61,100

CDCR median · $53,308

The bar is the range of annual wages for Nursing Assistants across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows CDCR’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Nursing Assistants — about 1,448,910 people — is $42,260. CDCR’s median base salary is 26% above that national figure, above the 90th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,940

$37,260

$42,260

$47,220

$51,980

CDCR median · $53,308

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 366 of 605 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at CDCR is $42,538, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

Certified Nursing Assistant is held in 3 California departments. In CDCR, the median of $42,538 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Cdcr/Cchcs

$62,331 · 540

Veterans Affairs

$48,831 · 811

Median total compensation for the Certified Nursing Assistant role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Certified Nursing Assistant beyond California

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $54,395 ranks #2 of 7. See Certified Nursing Assistant across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$136,259 · 675

Arkansas

$39,171 · 778

Florida

$38,128 · 11

New York Public Authorities

$22,737 · 672

Rhode Island

$19,729 · 89

Cook County, Illinois

$0 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Certified Nursing Assistantroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kingsley Obasi

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$75,117

Sub-department: Csp - Los Angeles County
Base pay: $42,270
Overtime: $30,339
Other pay: $2,508
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,117
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,840
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0272138185013
Salary Total: $4,695
Total Pay: $75,117

Kingsley Obasi is a Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within Csp - Los Angeles County. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,117. They are represented by R20.

Rochelle Smith

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$75,032

Sub-department: CA Institution for Women
Base pay: $56,367
Overtime: $17,677
Other pay: $988
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,032
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,840
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0862138185001
Salary Total: $4,695
Total Pay: $75,032

Rochelle Smith holds the role of Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within CA Institution for Women. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,032. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Araceli Alcantar

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$74,625

Sub-department: Salinas Valley State Prison
Base pay: $56,367
Overtime: $17,866
Other pay: $392
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,625
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,840
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9362218185001
Salary Total: $4,695
Total Pay: $74,625

Araceli Alcantar is a Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within Salinas Valley State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,625. They are represented by R20.

Mary Anne Atienza

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$74,308

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $53,072
Overtime: $19,887
Other pay: $1,349
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,865
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762138185553
Salary Total: $4,724
Total Pay: $74,308

At CDCR, Mary Anne Atienza serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,308. They are represented by R20.

Iliya Longjel

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$74,190

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $53,996
Overtime: $18,274
Other pay: $1,921
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,190
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,262
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762138185479
Salary Total: $4,712
Total Pay: $74,190

At CDCR, Iliya Longjel serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,190. Union affiliation: R20.

Honey Lore Dumayag

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$73,939

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $55,953
Overtime: $16,769
Other pay: $1,218
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,939
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,840
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762138185410
Salary Total: $4,695
Total Pay: $73,939

At CDCR, Honey Lore Dumayag serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,939. Union affiliation: R20.

Juana Vasquez

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$73,905

Sub-department: Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora
Base pay: $55,272
Overtime: $16,861
Other pay: $1,772
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,905
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kings

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,840
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5872138185006
Salary Total: $4,695
Total Pay: $73,905

Juana Vasquez is a Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,905. They are represented by R20.

Kamaljot Benipal

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$73,754

Sub-department: Central CA Womens Facility
Base pay: $52,687
Overtime: $18,535
Other pay: $2,531
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,754
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Madera
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,919
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3812138185015
Salary Total: $4,722
Total Pay: $73,754

Kamaljot Benipal works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for CDCR within Central CA Womens Facility. Their status is full-time. Kamaljot earned $73,754 in 2025. Union affiliation: R20.

Salma Javid

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$73,514

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $54,178
Overtime: $16,846
Other pay: $2,490
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,514
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,475
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762138185430
Salary Total: $4,706
Total Pay: $73,514

Salma Javid is a Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,514. Union affiliation: R20.

Laura Hernandez

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$73,444

Sub-department: North Kern State Prison
Base pay: $46,977
Overtime: $17,338
Other pay: $9,128
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,444
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,840
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1822138185002
Salary Total: $4,840
Total Pay: $73,444

Laura Hernandez is a Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within North Kern State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,444. They are represented by R20.

Ashley Moreno

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$73,149

Sub-department: CA Institution for Women
Base pay: $47,717
Overtime: $23,564
Other pay: $1,869
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,149
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,365
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0862138185013
Salary Total: $4,306
Total Pay: $73,149

Ashley Moreno works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for CDCR within CA Institution for Women. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $73,149 in 2025. Union affiliation: R20.

Cherle Mendez

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$72,909

Sub-department: North Kern State Prison
Base pay: $54,708
Overtime: $15,432
Other pay: $2,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,909
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kern
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,840
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1822138185006
Salary Total: $4,695
Total Pay: $72,909

Cherle Mendez holds the role of Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within North Kern State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,909. They are represented by R20.

Hollie Veasy

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$72,877

Sub-department: Salinas Valley State Prison
Base pay: $52,725
Overtime: $17,719
Other pay: $2,432
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,877
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,865
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9362138185006
Salary Total: $4,724
Total Pay: $72,877

Hollie Veasy is a Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within Salinas Valley State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,877. They are represented by R20.

Jennifer Cortez Fierros

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$72,662

Sub-department: Central CA Womens Facility
Base pay: $56,367
Overtime: $15,326
Other pay: $969
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,662
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Madera

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,840
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3812138185018
Salary Total: $4,695
Total Pay: $72,662

Jennifer Cortez Fierros is a Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within Central CA Womens Facility. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,662. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Jacqueline Estrada

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$71,654

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $53,435
Overtime: $16,728
Other pay: $1,491
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,654
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,058
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762138185013
Salary Total: $4,718
Total Pay: $71,654

At CDCR, Jacqueline Estrada serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,654. Union affiliation: R20.

Christina Keldsen

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$71,590

Sub-department: Salinas Valley State Prison
Base pay: $46,182
Overtime: $23,304
Other pay: $2,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,590
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,865
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9362138185002
Salary Total: $4,367
Total Pay: $71,590

Christina Keldsen is a Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within Salinas Valley State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,590. They are represented by R20.

Gladys Cervantes

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$71,547

Sub-department: CA Institution for Women
Base pay: $56,367
Overtime: $13,132
Other pay: $2,048
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,547
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,840
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0862138185006
Salary Total: $4,695
Total Pay: $71,547

Gladys Cervantes holds the role of Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within CA Institution for Women. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,547. They are represented by R20.

Carmen Gonzales

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$71,474

Sub-department: San Quentin State Prison
Base pay: $56,367
Overtime: $13,623
Other pay: $1,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,474
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Marin
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,840
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0952138185203
Salary Total: $4,695
Total Pay: $71,474

Carmen Gonzales works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for CDCR within San Quentin State Prison. Their status is full-time. Carmen earned $71,474 in 2025. They are represented by R20.

Krishna Raut Adhikari

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$71,447

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $50,300
Overtime: $19,971
Other pay: $1,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,447
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,475
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762138185450
Salary Total: $4,706
Total Pay: $71,447

Krishna Raut Adhikari holds the role of Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,447. Union affiliation: R20.

Rebecca Kirinda

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$70,843

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $54,196
Overtime: $15,035
Other pay: $1,611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,843
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,262
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762138185475
Salary Total: $4,712
Total Pay: $70,843

Rebecca Kirinda is a Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,843. They are represented by R20.

Michael Roberts

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$70,408

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $44,075
Overtime: $23,844
Other pay: $2,490
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,408
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,840
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762138185022
Salary Total: $4,695
Total Pay: $70,408

At CDCR, Michael Roberts serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,408. Union affiliation: R20.

Velen Rodriguez De Jesus

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$70,116

Sub-department: Valley State Prison
Base pay: $53,443
Overtime: $15,987
Other pay: $687
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,116
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Madera
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,058
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9192218185001
Salary Total: $4,718
Total Pay: $70,116

Velen Rodriguez De Jesus works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for CDCR within Valley State Prison. Their status is full-time. Velen earned $70,116 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Queen Omorose

Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$69,856

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $55,836
Overtime: $12,207
Other pay: $1,813
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,856
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,698
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762138185435
Salary Total: $4,699
Total Pay: $69,856

Queen Omorose holds the role of Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,856. Their bargaining unit is R20.