Dental Assistants Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $39,050 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.78
10th percentile $30,080
90th percentile $58,040
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,080
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $39,050
    75th
    $49,840
    90th
    $58,040

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 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
    Tyler, TX $38,310
    Killeen-Temple, TX $38,160

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,030
    Nursing Assistants $34,920
    Medical Assistants $36,530
    Phlebotomists $35,540
    Physical Therapist Assistants $63,600
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Odessa, TX is $18.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.17 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Odessa, TX is 17.4% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,080 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.