Dental Assistants Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $37,810 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.18
10th percentile $29,760
90th percentile $50,840
Employed locally 330
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,760
    25th
    $34,540
    50th (median)
    $37,810
    75th
    $46,180
    90th
    $50,840

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Dental Assistants salary is 42% 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 Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,100
    Nursing Assistants $32,500
    Medical Assistants $37,610
    Phlebotomists $35,870
    Physical Therapist Assistants $77,540
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $37,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Beaumont, TX is $18.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.96 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Beaumont, TX is 20.1% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,760 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,540.