Nursing Assistants Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $34,550 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.61
10th percentile $29,380
90th percentile $42,670
Employed locally 810
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,380
    25th
    $30,860
    50th (median)
    $34,550
    75th
    $36,750
    90th
    $42,670

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$22,470
    Medical Assistants$39,080
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$31,380
    Dental Assistants$36,470
    Physical Therapist Assistants$72,920
    Phlebotomists$39,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Wichita Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Wichita Falls, TX is $16.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.96 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 12.6% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,380 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,860.