salary$38,550 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,100per year
Jobs in the area5,600people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Austin?
Expensive. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 60.1% 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 Austin, TX?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $38,550 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $35,740 and $48,100.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 60.1% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.