Nursing Assistants Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $37,260 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.92
10th percentile $33,480
90th percentile $47,420
Employed locally 23,280
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,480
    25th
    $36,180
    50th (median)
    $37,260
    75th
    $42,620
    90th
    $47,420

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 43% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 57% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,940
    Midland, TX $36,910
    Amarillo, TX $36,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $35,990
    College Station-Bryan, TX $35,120

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,030
    Medical Assistants$40,160
    Dental Assistants$46,830
    Phlebotomists$44,610
    Physical Therapist Assistants$74,810
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Dallas, TX is $17.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.60 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Dallas, TX is 5.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,480 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,180.