How much does a nursing assistant make in Houston?
$37,970a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.25 an hour or $3,164 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.25
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 247 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 19,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,610Median: $37,970Highest 10%: $47,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,610 | $15.68 | |
| 25th | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| Median | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| 75th | $46,100 | $22.16 | |
| 90th | $47,350 | $22.76 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| Austin, TX | $38,550 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,530 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,280 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,150 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,270 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,160 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $43,730 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $41,400 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.25 ($37,970 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $37,970 against $42,260 nationally, 10% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,500, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for nursing assistant pay?
247 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,350 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.