Dental Assistants Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $36,910 -22% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $30,500
90th percentile $47,970
Employed locally 270
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,500
    25th
    $33,390
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $45,260
    90th
    $47,970

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Dental Assistants salary is 38% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,400
    Nursing Assistants$35,120
    Medical Assistants$37,490
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$28,660
    Phlebotomists$36,350
    Physical Therapist Assistants$66,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in College Station, TX is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.67 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in College Station, TX is 22% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,500 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,390.