Dental Assistants Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $36,150 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $28,680
90th percentile $46,700
Employed locally 270
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,680
    25th
    $30,260
    50th (median)
    $36,150
    75th
    $44,250
    90th
    $46,700

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Dental Assistants salary is 45% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,100
    Nursing Assistants $30,800
    Medical Assistants $36,050
    Phlebotomists $37,480
    Physical Therapist Assistants $75,410
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Longview, TX is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.21 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Longview, TX is 23.6% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,680 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,260.