Nursing Assistants Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $34,920 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $29,690
90th percentile $43,680
Employed locally 400
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,690
    25th
    $34,680
    50th (median)
    $34,920
    75th
    $37,330
    90th
    $43,680

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 51% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,030
    Medical Assistants $36,530
    Dental Assistants $39,050
    Phlebotomists $35,540
    Physical Therapist Assistants $63,600
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Odessa, TX is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Odessa, TX is 11.7% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,690 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,680.