Certified Nursing Assistant Salary in Arlington, TX

Median: $18.53/hour ($38,530/year) — $3,730 (9%) below the national median. Range: $37,370–$45,190.

Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Certified Nursing Assistant salary guide

The median Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Arlington, TX is $18.53/hour ($38,530/year) ($3,730 (9%) below the national median), with a typical range of $37,370–$45,190. Arlington is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
MetricValueSource
Median$18.53/hour ($38,530/year)BLS
Range$37,370–$45,190BLS
### Key facts for Certified Nursing Assistant in Arlington Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Certified Nursing Assistant Salary in Arlington vs. National Average

25th Pct (Arlington) $37,370
Median (Arlington) $38,530
75th Pct (Arlington) $45,190

National median: $42,260/yr. Arlington is $3,730 (9%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant). Arlington is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Arlington, TX — common questions

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant make in Arlington, TX?
The median Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Arlington, TX is $18.53/hour ($38,530/year) ($3,730 (9%) below the national median), with a typical range of $37,370–$45,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Arlington is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
Is Arlington a strong pay market for Certified Nursing Assistants?
At a $38,530 median, Arlington is $3,730 (9%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $42,260. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
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