Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Abilene, TX
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$11.72/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Abilene, TX is $11.72 per hour. This is 15% lower than the Texas average of $13.43.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Abilene, TX compared to State and National Averages
$11.72/hour
Abilene, TX
60% lower than the US average.
$13.43/hour
Texas
40% lower than the US average.
$18.74/hour
United States
How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Abilene Compare to Other Cities
How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Abilene Compare to Other Cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
$15/hour
This is 22% higher than the Abilene average of $11.72.
Miami, Florida
$16/hour
This is 28% higher than the Abilene average of $11.72.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Abilene?
Gentiva pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $19 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($18). For comparison, the Abilene, TX average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $12 per hour — Gentiva pays 58% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Gentiva | $19 | $19 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $18 | $18 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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