Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Amarillo
The median dental assistant earns $44,010 a year in the Amarillo metro, with the middle half between $36,910 and $47,050.[1]
25th percentile
$36,910
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$44,010
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,050
Upper end of the middle half
Amarillo runs about 3% lower than the Texas median and ranks 9th of 25 Texas metros. It is about 8% lower than the national median.
Amarillo pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,200 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,910 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $44,010 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,050 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,930 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $43,150 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Amarillo: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Amarillo?
The median dental assistant salary in the Amarillo metro area is $44,010, with the middle half earning between $36,910 and $47,050 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,200 at the 10th percentile to $56,930 at the 90th.
Is Amarillo higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Amarillo runs about 3% lower than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 9th of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Amarillo compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Amarillo is about 8% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Amarillo area?
BLS estimates 280 dental assistants were employed in the Amarillo metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.89, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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