Nursing Assistants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,940 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $31,360
90th percentile $46,160
Employed locally 19,510
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,360
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $36,940
    75th
    $44,780
    90th
    $46,160

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 54% 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
    Midland, TX $36,910
    Amarillo, TX $36,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $35,990
    College Station-Bryan, TX $35,120

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,820
    Medical Assistants $42,930
    Dental Assistants $36,580
    Phlebotomists $44,370
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,920
    Massage Therapists $57,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Houston, TX is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.76 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Houston, TX is 6.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,360 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.