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Patient Care Assistant II
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Harlingen, TX
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Harlingen, TX
Pay for certified nursing assistants in the Harlingen area centers on $14.21 per hour, or about $29,550 a year. The lower quarter earns under $13.53 and the upper quarter over $16.38. That ranks 372nd of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 336th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen. The free report below lists employers near Harlingen and what they pay.
- $14.21median pay per hour, Brownsville
- $14–$16typical range per hour
- 1,110employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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5 more open roles from employers in Harlingen. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Patient Care Technician - Hiring Event - November 5, 2026
US Renal Care · Harlingen, TX
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - ER
Tenet Healthcare · Harlingen, TX
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg
Tenet Healthcare · Harlingen, TX
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Rehab
Tenet Healthcare · Harlingen, TX
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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Harlingen, TX
The metro median is 19% below the Texas statewide median of $17.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 1,110 nursing assistants employed in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area, 7.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $11.74 | $24,420 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $13.53 | $28,140 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $14.21 | $29,550 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $16.38 | $34,070 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $17.79 | $37,000 | 6% below U.S. median |
How Harlingen ranks
- 372nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 336th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 24th 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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- Overall prices in Brownsville-Harlingen run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 57.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $14.21 median hour buys what $16.53 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Harlingen paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$512
- Per year: $25,578
- Per month: $2,132
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Harlingen
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $127 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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).
Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Texas
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Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department
Veterans Health Administration · Temple, TX
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Patient Care Assistant II
CommonSpirit Health · Lake Jackson, TX
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CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
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Patient Care Assistant II
CommonSpirit Health · Lufkin, TX
$16.06–$22.69/ hour
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CNA Hospice
Amedisys · Conroe, TX
$17.00–$20.00/ hour
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Patient Care Assistant I
CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX
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Hospitals in Harlingen
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen Medical Center Harlingen, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc Harlingen, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Palms Behavioral Health Harlingen, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Rio Grande State Center Harlingen, TX | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Cameron County
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Cameron County (2 geographic, 2 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TX | 20 mi | $14.21/hr | 191,967 |
| Edinburg, TX | 30 mi | $14.47/hr | 108,733 |
| Pharr, TX | 31 mi | $14.47/hr | 81,142 |
| McAllen, TX | 34 mi | $14.47/hr | 148,782 |
| Mission, TX | 39 mi | $14.47/hr | 88,574 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 113 mi | $16.62/hr | 317,317 |
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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 Harlingen, TX?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area have a median pay of $14.21 per hour, about $29,550 a year. The middle half earn between $13.53 and $16.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Harlingen a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Brownsville-Harlingen ranks 336th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 372nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Where do certified nursing assistants work in Harlingen?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen, led by Harlingen Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Harlingen 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 Harlingen in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Cameron 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 Harlingen?
The federal per diem benchmark in Harlingen is $127 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 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 Harlingen?
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Your CNA pay reportHarlingen, 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
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Low$16Median$21.38High$28
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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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