Nursing Assistants Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $36,910 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $31,410
90th percentile $46,740
Employed locally 430
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,410
    25th
    $35,760
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $38,470
    90th
    $46,740

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 40% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 60% 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
    Amarillo, TX $36,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $35,990
    College Station-Bryan, TX $35,120

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,780
    Medical Assistants$42,870
    Dental Assistants$39,110
    Physical Therapist Assistants$79,580
    Physical Therapist Aides$37,020
    Phlebotomists$41,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Midland, TX is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Midland, 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,410 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,760.