How much does a nursing assistant make in Texas?
$37,500a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Texas. That is $18.03 an hour or $3,125 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.03
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 88,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,620Median: $37,500Highest 10%: $47,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,620 | $14.72 | |
| 25th | $35,300 | $16.97 | |
| Median | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| 75th | $43,070 | $20.71 | |
| 90th | $47,500 | $22.84 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 41. Georgia | $37,680 |
| 42. Missouri | $37,680 |
| 43. Florida | $37,510 |
| 44. Texas | $37,500 |
| 45. South Carolina | $37,220 |
| 46. West Virginia | $36,720 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $35,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $18.03 ($37,500 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $37,500 against $42,260 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Texas rank for nursing assistant pay?
Texas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays nursing assistants the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $38,550 a year.
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.