Nursing Assistants Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $29,550 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.21
10th percentile $24,420
90th percentile $36,990
Employed locally 1,110
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,420
    25th
    $28,140
    50th (median)
    $29,550
    75th
    $34,060
    90th
    $36,990

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,460
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,940
    Midland, TX $36,910
    Amarillo, TX $36,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $35,990

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,180
    Medical Assistants $34,570
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,160
    Dental Assistants $35,730
    Phlebotomists $33,700
    Physical Therapist Assistants $71,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Brownsville, TX is $14.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.64 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Brownsville, TX is 25.2% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $24,420 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,140.