salary$35,300 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Tyler, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,070per year
Jobs in the area1,610people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Tyler?
Expensive. Rent of $1,389 a month takes 47.2% 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 Tyler, TX?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Tyler, TX area is $35,300 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $29,990 and $43,070.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Tyler?
Typical rent of $1,389 a month takes 47.2% 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 Tyler, TX metro area.