Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Texas
Certified Nursing Assistants in Texas earn a median of $17.49 per hour, about $36,390 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $15.91 and $19.00 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, at $18.01 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $17.49median pay per hour
- $36,390median pay per year
- 87,050employed in Texas
- #44of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.22 | $29,580 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $15.91 | $33,090 | $17.44 |
| Median | $17.49 | $36,390 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $19.00 | $39,520 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $22.00 | $45,760 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $18.01 | $37,460 | 5,920 | 3% above | $18.37 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $17.92 | $37,260 | 23,280 | 2% above | $17.38 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $17.76 | $36,940 | 19,510 | 2% above | $18.01 |
| Midland, TX | $17.74 | $36,910 | 430 | 1% above | $18.52 |
| Amarillo, TX | $17.32 | $36,020 | 1,080 | 1% below | $18.86 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $17.30 | $35,990 | 6,910 | 1% below | $18.27 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $16.89 | $35,120 | 780 | 3% below | $18.57 |
| Abilene, TX | $16.83 | $35,010 | 840 | 4% below | $18.62 |
| Odessa, TX | $16.79 | $34,920 | 400 | 4% below | $17.88 |
| Waco, TX | $16.66 | $34,640 | 1,420 | 5% below | $18.00 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $16.62 | $34,560 | 1,450 | 5% below | $17.93 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $16.61 | $34,550 | 810 | 5% below | $18.56 |
| San Angelo, TX | $16.58 | $34,480 | 460 | 5% below | $17.93 |
| Tyler, TX | $16.48 | $34,290 | 1,480 | 6% below | $17.88 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $16.34 | $33,990 | 1,520 | 7% below | $17.93 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $16.32 | $33,940 | 570 | 7% below | $17.40 |
| El Paso, TX | $16.29 | $33,880 | 2,200 | 7% below | $18.12 |
| Victoria, TX | $16.19 | $33,660 | 460 | 7% below | $18.02 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $15.62 | $32,500 | 1,060 | 11% below | $17.35 |
| Lubbock, TX | $15.38 | $31,990 | 1,380 | 12% below | $16.84 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $15.38 | $31,990 | 780 | 12% below | — |
| Longview, TX | $14.81 | $30,800 | 830 | 15% below | $16.55 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $14.47 | $30,090 | 2,250 | 17% below | $16.85 |
| Laredo, TX | $14.44 | $30,040 | 590 | 17% below | $16.61 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $14.21 | $29,550 | 1,110 | 19% below | $16.53 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $15.38 | $31,990 | 12% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $14.54 | $30,240 | 17% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $17.80 | $37,030 | 2% above Texas |
| Oklahoma | $16.85 | $35,040 | 4% below Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 12roles with published pay
- $21.38median pay per hour
- $16–$28typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 6 | $19.38 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $23.73 |
| Amedisys | 2 | $19 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $23.46 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 12 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Texas?
The median is $17.49 per hour, about $36,390 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $14.22 and the top 10% earn over $22.00 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX has the highest median at $18.01 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
Texas ranks 44th of 50 states by median certified nursing assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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