Dental Assistants Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $37,320 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.94
10th percentile $28,880
90th percentile $46,160
Employed locally 830
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,880
    25th
    $30,790
    50th (median)
    $37,320
    75th
    $41,870
    90th
    $46,160

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Dental Assistants salary is 37% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,310
    Medical Assistants $36,440
    Nursing Assistants $33,880
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,740
    Phlebotomists $36,820
    Physical Therapist Assistants $66,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in El Paso, TX is $17.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.38 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in El Paso, TX is 21.1% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,880 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,790.