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Patient Care Assistant I
CommonSpirit Health · College Station, TX
$15.00–$20.63/ hour
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in College Station, TX
The median certified nursing assistant pay in the College Station area is $16.89 per hour ($35,120 a year), with the typical range running from $14.52 to $17.29. 1 open role with published pay is listed for College Station. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in College Station. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near College Station.
- $16.89median pay per hour, College Station
- $15–$17typical range per hour
- 780employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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The metro median is 3% below the Texas statewide median of $17.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 780 nursing assistants employed in the College Station-Bryan metro area, 5.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.24 | $29,620 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $14.52 | $30,200 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $16.89 | $35,120 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $17.29 | $35,960 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $19.37 | $40,290 | 2% above U.S. median |
How College Station ranks
- 310th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 258th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 24 Texas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in College Station
- Overall prices in College Station-Bryan run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 75.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $16.89 median hour buys what $18.57 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your College Station paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$608
- Per year: $30,402
- Per month: $2,534
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the College Station-Bryan metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in College Station
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel certified nursing assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in College Station
CMS lists 1 hospital in College Station, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati College Station, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Brazos County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Brazos County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan, TX | 8 mi | $16.89/hr | 91,541 |
| Conroe, TX | 51 mi | $17.76/hr | 114,581 |
| Fulshear, TX | 66 mi | $17.76/hr | 54,629 |
| Temple, TX | 74 mi | $16.34/hr | 96,267 |
| Houston, TX | 77 mi | $17.76/hr | 2,390,125 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 78 mi | $18.01/hr | 66,819 |
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License and tax basics in Texas
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in College Station, TX?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the College Station-Bryan metro area have a median pay of $16.89 per hour, about $35,120 a year. The middle half earn between $14.52 and $17.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is College Station a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
College Station-Bryan ranks 258th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 310th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in College Station?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in College Station. Your free report adds named employers and pay near College Station.
Do I need a Texas license to work in College Station as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is College Station in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Brazos County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in College Station?
The federal per diem benchmark in College Station is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place certified nursing assistants in College Station?
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Your CNA pay reportCollege Station, TX · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationTemple, TX · 3 postings$23.73/ hr$18–$31
- CommonSpirit HealthHOUSTON, TX · 6 postings$19.38/ hr$15–$28
- AmedisysConroe, TX · 2 postings$19.00/ hr$17–$20
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$16Median$21.38High$28
12 CNA postings with published pay in Texas, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 12 CNA roles
- Nursing Assistant - Emergency DepartmentPermanent$39k–$64k/ year
- Patient Care Assistant IIPermanent$19.49–$27.52/ hour
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