Dental Assistants Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $36,850 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $30,400
90th percentile $48,170
Employed locally 290
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,400
    25th
    $34,410
    50th (median)
    $36,850
    75th
    $45,600
    90th
    $48,170

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Dental Assistants salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,830
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $40,450
    Midland, TX $39,110
    Odessa, TX $39,050
    Tyler, TX $38,310

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,880
    Nursing Assistants$36,020
    Medical Assistants$37,360
    Physical Therapist Assistants$72,480
    Phlebotomists$34,900
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$28,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Amarillo, TX is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.37 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Amarillo, TX is 22.1% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,400 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,410.