Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Wichita Falls is 550.
  • Nursing Assistants in Wichita Falls earn an average of $28,310 per year or $13.61 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Nursing Assistants who work in Wichita Falls is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Wichita Falls is less than 1%.

Rankings for Wichita Falls

  • Ranks #14 in Texas for salary and #22 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #23 in Texas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #391 in the nation for salary and #286 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #425 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Texas

Wichita Falls Nursing Assistants earn an average of $28,310 or $13.61 per hour which is 7% less than the Texas average salary of $30,620.

AverageWichita FallsTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$13.61$14.72-7.54%
Annual Salary$28,310$30,620-7.54%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Wichita Falls Nursing Assistants earn an average of $28,310 or $13.61 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageWichita FallsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$13.61$15.99-14.88%
Annual Salary$28,310$33,250-14.86%
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 Wichita Falls earns an average annual salary of $30,832 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $30,620. per year.

Cost-of-living in Wichita Falls is 8% less than the Texas average, which means Wichita Falls residents have an overall less 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.
  • Wichita Falls average salary is $28,310.
  • Wichita Falls cost-of-living adjusted salary is $30,832.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Wichita Falls$28,31091.82%$30,832
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 Wichita Falls, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $24,240 and $29,480 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $36,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $22,390, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year55Under $22,390
15%2 – 4 years82$22,390 – $24,240
25%5 – 9 years138$24,240 – $27,900
25%10 – 14 years138$27,900 – $29,480
15%15 – 20 years82$27,900 – $36,360
10%20+ years55Above $36,360
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 $28,310, Wichita Falls Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($125,820), Registered Nurses ($71,740), and LPNs ($44,860).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$125,820
Registered Nurses$71,740
LPNs$44,860
Nursing Assistants$28,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Wichita Falls Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Wichita Falls is 550.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $28,310 per year or $13.61 per hour in Wichita Falls.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Wichita Falls Nursing Assistants earn an average of $30,832 per year or $15 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Wichita Falls are Nurse Practitioners($125,820), Registered Nurses($71,740), LPNs($44,860).


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