Dental Assistants Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $37,570 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.06
10th percentile $30,170
90th percentile $47,590
Employed locally 280
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,170
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $37,570
    75th
    $47,020
    90th
    $47,590

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Dental Assistants salary is 47% 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 Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,560
    Nursing Assistants $33,940
    Medical Assistants $38,410
    Physical Therapist Assistants $75,530
    Phlebotomists $31,200
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $42,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Sherman?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Sherman, TX is $18.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.70 or more per hour.

    Is Sherman above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Sherman, TX is 20.6% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,170 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.