salary$37,290 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Waco, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,540per year
Jobs in the area1,480people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Waco?
Expensive. Rent of $1,349 a month takes 43.4% 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 Waco, TX?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Waco, TX area is $37,290 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,310 and $46,540.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Waco?
Typical rent of $1,349 a month takes 43.4% 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 Waco, TX metro area.