The average CNA salary in Texas is $22,370 per year.
CNA (Certified Nurse Aide) salaries in Texas are among the highest in the United States. In fact, Texas has the second-highest average CNA salary in the country at $22,370 per year. The state’s lowest paying regions are El Paso and Lubbock counties at $19,000 per year; El Paso offers one of the most affordable cost-of-living indexes in the country, while Lubbock is home to Texas Tech University, which has a well-established nursing program.
The top 10 highest paying counties for CNAs in Texas are:
1) Harris County ($23,000)
2) Dallas County ($22,800)
3) Tarrant County ($21,900)
4) Williamson County ($21,800)
5) Fort Bend County ($21,700)
6) Bexar County ($21,600)
7) Travis County ($21,600)
8) Collin County ($21,600)
9) Hidalgo County ($21,500)
Cna Salary In Texas 2021
Average base salary
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$18.75Per hourPer dayPer weekPer monthPer year
8%
below national average
Overtime
$4,500per year
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a nursing assistant is $18.75 per hour in Texas and $4,500 overtime per year.22k salaries reported, updated at July 29, 2022.
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Salaries by years of experience in Texas
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | $18.00 |
| 1 to 2 years | $18.18 |
| 3 to 5 years | $19.15 |
| 6 to 9 years | $19.63 |
| More than 10 years | $21.64 |
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Top companies for Nursing Assistants in Texas
- Aperion Care3.0737 reviews13 salaries reported$24.09per hour
- Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.3.4274 reviews123 salaries reported$22.69per hour
- Diversicare Health Care2.7648 reviews11 salaries reported$22.00per hour
- Select Specialty Hospital3.21664 reviews13 salaries reported$21.18per hour
- American Senior Communities3.11231 reviews121 salaries reported$21.16per hour
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Highest paying cities for Nursing Assistants in Texas
- Amarillo, TX$24.15 per hour177 salaries reported
- Austin, TX$21.77 per hour1644 salaries reported
- Dallas, TX$21.71 per hour1991 salaries reported
