salary$36,700 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Amarillo, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,050per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,360per year
Jobs in the area1,000people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Amarillo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,219 a month takes 39.9% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Amarillo, TX?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Amarillo, TX area is $36,700 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $31,050 and $48,360.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Amarillo?
Typical rent of $1,219 a month takes 39.9% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Amarillo, TX metro area.