Nursing Assistants Salary in Texas

Median annual wage in Texas: $37,500 -11.3% vs national

Texas vs United States

TexasUnited States
Median annual$37,500$42,260
Median hourly$18.03$20.32
Employment88,6801,448,910
Location quotient0.681.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Texas) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

A closer look

The mean wage of $38,780 sits 3.4% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.

With approximately 88,680 nursing assistants employed in Texas, this is a major occupation in the labor market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average nursing assistants salary in Texas?

The median annual wage in Texas is $37,500 ($18.03 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does Texas compare to the national average for nursing assistants?

The Texas median of $37,500 is 11.3% lower than the U.S. median of $42,260.

How many nursing assistants work in Texas?

Approximately 88,680 are employed in Texas, per BLS OES.