Dental Assistants Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,260 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $30,110
90th percentile $48,610
Employed locally 290
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,110
    25th
    $35,250
    50th (median)
    $36,260
    75th
    $44,920
    90th
    $48,610

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$22,250
    Nursing Assistants$31,680
    Medical Assistants$37,170
    Physical Therapist Assistants$76,960
    Phlebotomists$36,710
    Occupational Therapy Assistants$79,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Eastern Region of Texas is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.59 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 23.3% 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 Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,110 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,250.