salary$38,530 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,090per year
Jobs in the area23,420people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Arlington?
Expensive. Rent of $1,648 a month takes 51.3% 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 Arlington, TX?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $38,530 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $35,850 and $49,090.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Arlington?
Typical rent of $1,648 a month takes 51.3% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.