TX · El Paso · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in El Paso, TX

Pay for certified nursing assistants in the El Paso area centers on $16.29 per hour, or about $33,880 a year. The lower quarter earns under $14.16 and the upper quarter over $18.21. That ranks 335th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 283rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in El Paso. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near El Paso.

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in El Paso, TX

The metro median is 7% below the Texas statewide median of $17.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 2,200 nursing assistants employed in the El Paso metro area, 6.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.66$28,41028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.16$29,45026% below U.S. median
Median$16.29$33,88014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.21$37,8804% below U.S. median
Top 10%$19.41$40,3702% above U.S. median

How El Paso ranks

  • 335th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 283rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 17th 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.

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What your pay buys in El Paso

  • Overall prices in El Paso run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $16.29 median hour buys what $18.12 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 El Paso paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$586
  • Per year: $29,322
  • Per month: $2,443
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the El Paso metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in El Paso

ItemFederal 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).

Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in El Paso as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Patient Care Assistant II

CommonSpirit Health · Lake Jackson, TX

$19.49–$27.52/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101907149296
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Patient Care Assistant II

CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX

$19.49–$27.52/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101911476640
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

CNA Hospice

Amedisys · Conroe, TX

$17.00–$20.00/ hour
  • Hospice Full-Time
  • Req 57634
New this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Patient Care Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX

$15.00–$20.63/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101700072720
New this week
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Hospitals in El Paso

CMS lists 11 hospitals in El Paso, 0 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
University Medical Center Of El Paso
El Paso, TX		Acute careOther3 of 5Yes
Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc
El Paso, TX		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Sierra Medical Center
El Paso, TX		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus
El Paso, TX		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus
El Paso, TX		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus
El Paso, TX		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
El Paso Children's Hospital
El Paso, TX		Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
William Beaumont Amg (Ft Bliss)
El Paso, TX		Acute Care - Department of DefenseGovernment and federalNot ratedYes
El Paso Behavioral Health System
El Paso, TX		PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
El Paso Psychiatric Center
El Paso, TX		PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in El Paso County

HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include El Paso County (1 geographic, 6 population-group, 7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Las Cruces, NM39 mi$16.57/hr116,998
Odessa, TX240 mi$16.79/hr119,748
Midland, TX253 mi$17.74/hr143,687
Tucson, AZ261 mi$18.90/hr554,013
Marana, AZ278 mi$20.52/hr62,380
Lubbock, TX289 mi$15.38/hr272,086

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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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in El Paso

El Paso city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in El Paso, TX?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the El Paso metro area have a median pay of $16.29 per hour, about $33,880 a year. The middle half earn between $14.16 and $18.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is El Paso a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?

El Paso ranks 283rd of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 335th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do certified nursing assistants work in El Paso?

CMS lists 11 hospitals in El Paso, led by University Medical Center Of El Paso. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in El Paso 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 El Paso in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include El Paso 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 El Paso?

The federal per diem benchmark in El Paso 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.

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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

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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

  1. Nursing Assistant - Emergency DepartmentPermanent
    $39k–$64k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Temple, TX · posted today
  2. Patient Care Assistant IIPermanent
    $19.49–$27.52/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Lake Jackson, TX · posted 2 days ago

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