Nursing Assistants Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $34,640 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $29,800
90th percentile $43,150
Employed locally 1,420
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,800
    25th
    $31,140
    50th (median)
    $34,640
    75th
    $37,570
    90th
    $43,150

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 46% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,650
    Medical Assistants $38,350
    Dental Assistants $36,710
    Physical Therapist Assistants $74,100
    Phlebotomists $36,750
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Waco, TX is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.38 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Waco, TX is 12.4% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,800 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,140.