How much does a nursing assistant make in Dallas?
$38,530a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $18.52 an hour or $3,211 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.52
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 226 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 23,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,850Median: $38,530Highest 10%: $49,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,850 | $17.24 | |
| 25th | $37,370 | $17.97 | |
| Median | $38,530 | $18.52 | |
| 75th | $45,190 | $21.73 | |
| 90th | $49,090 | $23.60 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| Austin, TX | $38,550 |
| Houston, TX | $37,970 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $37,870 |
| Abilene, TX | $37,460 |
| Waco, TX | $37,290 |
| San Antonio, TX | $36,800 |
| Amarillo, TX | $36,700 |
| Odessa, TX | $36,250 |
| Killeen, TX | $36,120 |
| Midland, TX | $35,970 |
| Sherman, TX | $35,970 |
| College Station, TX | $35,610 |
| San Angelo, TX | $35,390 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $35,300 |
| Tyler, TX | $35,300 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,170 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,120 |
| Beaumont, TX | $35,110 |
| Longview, TX | $34,510 |
| Lubbock, TX | $34,300 |
| McAllen, TX | $33,990 |
| Victoria, TX | $33,980 |
| Texarkana, TX | $32,880 |
| Brownsville, TX | $32,110 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,170 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $80,370 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,010 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $50,300 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,190 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,780 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,570 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,480 |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $42,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $18.52 ($38,530 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $38,530 against $42,260 nationally, 9% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,500, so Dallas pays 3% more.
Where does Dallas rank for nursing assistant pay?
226 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,090 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.