Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Odessa is 320.
  • Nursing Assistants in Odessa earn an average of $31,700 per year or $15.24 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Nursing Assistants who work in Odessa is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Odessa is less than 1%.

Rankings for Odessa

  • Ranks #5 in Texas for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #31 in Texas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #239 in the nation for salary and #78 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #508 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Texas

Odessa Nursing Assistants earn an average of $31,700 or $15.24 per hour which is 3% more than the Texas average salary of $30,620.

AverageOdessaTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$15.24$14.723.53%
Annual Salary$31,700$30,6203.53%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Odessa Nursing Assistants earn an average of $31,700 or $15.24 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageOdessaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$15.24$15.99-4.69%
Annual Salary$31,700$33,250-4.66%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Assistants in Odessa earns an average annual salary of $31,656 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $30,620. per year.

Cost-of-living in Odessa is 0% higher than the Texas average, which means Odessa residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $30,620.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $30,762.
  • Odessa average salary is $31,700.
  • Odessa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $31,656.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Odessa$31,700100.14%$31,656
Texas$30,62099.54%$30,762
U.S.$33,250$33,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Odessa, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $28,900 and $36,520 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $37,710, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $24,590, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year32Under $24,590
15%2 – 4 years48$24,590 – $28,900
25%5 – 9 years80$28,900 – $30,040
25%10 – 14 years80$30,040 – $36,520
15%15 – 20 years48$30,040 – $37,710
10%20+ years32Above $37,710
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $31,700, Odessa Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($113,540), Registered Nurses ($70,830), Nursing Instructors ($59,940), and LPNs ($49,450).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$113,540
Registered Nurses$70,830
Nursing Instructors $59,940
LPNs$49,450
Nursing Assistants$31,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Odessa Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Odessa is 320.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $31,700 per year or $15.24 per hour in Odessa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Odessa Nursing Assistants earn an average of $31,656 per year or $15 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Odessa are Nurse Practitioners($113,540), Registered Nurses($70,830), Nursing Instructors ($59,940).


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