Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in College Station-Bryan
The median dental assistant earns $43,630 a year in the College Station-Bryan metro, with the middle half between $35,880 and $46,750.[1]
25th percentile
$35,880
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$43,630
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,750
Upper end of the middle half
College Station-Bryan runs about 4% lower than the Texas median and ranks 13th of 25 Texas metros. It is about 9% lower than the national median.
College Station-Bryan pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,630 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,880 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $43,630 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,750 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $49,230 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $42,460 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in College Station-Bryan: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in College Station-Bryan?
The median dental assistant salary in the College Station-Bryan metro area is $43,630, with the middle half earning between $35,880 and $46,750 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $34,630 at the 10th percentile to $49,230 at the 90th.
Is College Station-Bryan higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
College Station-Bryan runs about 4% lower than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 13th of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does College Station-Bryan compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in College Station-Bryan is about 9% 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 College Station-Bryan area?
BLS estimates 270 dental assistants were employed in the College Station-Bryan metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.81, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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