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Houston Senior-Care Salary Guide & Negotiation Scripts
Real BLS Houston metro data for 11 senior-care roles. Word-for-word negotiation scripts. Benefits decoders. And a free salary calculator that shows your fair-market range in 30 seconds.
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What Does This Role Pay in Houston?
Every guide uses BLS Houston metro data (Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA) plus facility-tier and suburb breakdowns.
| Role | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | $13.75 | $15.50 | $17.50 |
| LVN | $22.00 | $25.50 | $29.50 |
| RN | $35.50 | $42.00 | $52.00 |
| Caregiver / HHA | $12.00 | $13.50 | $15.50 |
| Med Tech | $15.00 | $17.00 | $19.50 |
| Memory Care Specialist | $14.75 | $16.50 | $19.00 |
| Activities Director | $17.00 | $20.00 | $24.00 |
| DON / ADON | $44.00 | $52.00 | $62.00 |
| MDS Coordinator | $32.00 | $38.00 | $46.00 |
| Hospice RN | $37.00 | $44.00 | $54.00 |
| PT / OT / Speech | $38.00 | $48.00 | $58.00 |
Source: BLS OEWS, Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA (2024). P25/P75 = 25th and 75th percentile hourly rates.
Negotiation Scripts
Say the Right Thing at the Right Time
These guides give you the exact words — not generic advice. Each script is built for the Houston senior care context.
- ▶ How to Negotiate Your CNA Pay (Word-for-Word)
- ▶ Shift Differential — Nights, Weekends, Holidays
- ▶ Sign-On Bonus — When to Push, When to Walk
- ▶ "I Have a Competing Offer" — Senior Care Edition
- ▶ PRN vs. Full-Time — How to Choose and Negotiate
- ▶ Mileage and Travel Pay (HHA Caregivers)
- ▶ Salary for Internal Promotions (CNA → Med Tech, LVN → RN)
- ▶ How to Ask for a Raise After 2+ Years at the Same Facility
Benefits Decoders
Your Hourly Rate Is Only Part of the Story
Health insurance, 401(k), tuition, and PTO can add $5,000–$12,000 a year in value. Know what you're actually comparing.