Dental Assistants Salary in Laredo, TX

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

Median annual salary $35,330 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $28,350
90th percentile $45,640
Employed locally 190
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,350
    25th
    $29,810
    50th (median)
    $35,330
    75th
    $38,870
    90th
    $45,640

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Dental Assistants salary is 43% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$22,880
    Nursing Assistants$30,040
    Medical Assistants$35,540
    Physical Therapist Assistants$72,680
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$39,990
    Phlebotomists$34,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Laredo, TX is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.71 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Laredo, TX is 25.3% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,350 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,810.