salary$37,970 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$32,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,350per year
Jobs in the area19,230people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Houston?
Expensive. Rent of $1,533 a month takes 48.4% 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 Houston, TX?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $37,970 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $32,610 and $47,350.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Houston?
Typical rent of $1,533 a month takes 48.4% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.