How much does a nursing assistant make in El Paso?
$35,170a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $16.91 an hour or $2,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.91
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 347 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 2,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,070Median: $35,170Highest 10%: $42,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,070 | $13.98 | |
| 25th | $30,890 | $14.85 | |
| Median | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| 75th | $38,350 | $18.44 | |
| 90th | $42,970 | $20.66 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| Austin, TX | $38,550 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,530 |
| 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 |
| 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 El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $74,640 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $71,140 |
| Massage Therapist | $46,820 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $44,660 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $41,620 |
| Dental Assistant | $39,090 |
| Phlebotomist | $35,820 |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $35,360 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $35,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $16.91 ($35,170 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $35,170 against $42,260 nationally, 17% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,500, so El Paso pays 6% less.
Where does El Paso rank for nursing assistant pay?
347 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,970 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.