Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Beaumont-Port Arthur
The median dental assistant earns $44,820 a year in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro, with the middle half between $36,830 and $46,520.[1]
25th percentile
$36,830
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$44,820
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,520
Upper end of the middle half
Beaumont-Port Arthur runs about 1% lower than the Texas median and ranks 6th of 25 Texas metros. It is about 7% lower than the national median.
Beaumont-Port Arthur pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,540 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,830 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $44,820 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,520 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,080 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $43,840 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Beaumont-Port Arthur: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
The median dental assistant salary in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area is $44,820, with the middle half earning between $36,830 and $46,520 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,540 at the 10th percentile to $56,080 at the 90th.
Is Beaumont-Port Arthur higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Beaumont-Port Arthur runs about 1% lower than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Beaumont-Port Arthur compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Beaumont-Port Arthur is about 7% 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 Beaumont-Port Arthur area?
BLS estimates 350 dental assistants were employed in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.85, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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