PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
CNA Hospice
Amedisys · Fort Worth, TX
$19.00–$20.00/ hour
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Garland, TX
The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Garland area is $17.92 per hour ($37,260 a year), with the typical range running from $17.40 to $20.49. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Garland and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Garland. The free report below lists employers near Garland and what they pay.
- $17.92median pay per hour, Dallas
- $17–$20typical range per hour
- 23,280employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 2% above the Texas statewide median of $17.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 23,280 nursing assistants employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 5.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.65).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.10 | $33,490 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.40 | $36,190 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.92 | $37,260 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $20.49 | $42,620 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.80 | $47,420 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Garland ranks
- 230th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 318th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Garland
- Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.92 median hour buys what $17.38 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Garland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$645
- Per year: $32,256
- Per month: $2,688
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Garland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $175 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,785 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,205 |
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. 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 Garland
CMS lists 1 hospital in Garland. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Dallas Garland, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett, TX | 5 mi | $17.92/hr | 68,123 |
| Richardson, TX | 6 mi | $17.92/hr | 118,221 |
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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 Garland, TX?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $17.92 per hour, about $37,260 a year. The middle half earn between $17.40 and $20.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Garland a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 318th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 230th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Garland?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Garland.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Garland 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.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Garland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Garland is $175 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,785 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your CNA pay reportGarland, 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
+ 10 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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