Dental Assistants Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $30,430 -35.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.63
10th percentile $29,370
90th percentile $46,020
Employed locally 660
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,370
    25th
    $29,410
    50th (median)
    $30,430
    75th
    $37,600
    90th
    $46,020

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Dental Assistants salary is 42% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,200
    Medical Assistants $31,870
    Nursing Assistants $30,090
    Phlebotomists $33,980
    Physical Therapist Assistants $71,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $37,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in McAllen, TX is $14.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.87 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in McAllen, TX is 35.7% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,370 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,410.