Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Corpus Christi
The median dental assistant earns $38,730 a year in the Corpus Christi metro, with the middle half between $37,480 and $44,900.[1]
25th percentile
$37,480
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$38,730
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$44,900
Upper end of the middle half
Corpus Christi runs about 15% lower than the Texas median and ranks 19th of 25 Texas metros. It is about 19% lower than the national median.
Corpus Christi pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,420 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,480 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $38,730 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $44,900 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $48,630 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $42,410 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Corpus Christi: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Corpus Christi?
The median dental assistant salary in the Corpus Christi metro area is $38,730, with the middle half earning between $37,480 and $44,900 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $34,420 at the 10th percentile to $48,630 at the 90th.
Is Corpus Christi higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Corpus Christi runs about 15% lower than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 19th of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Corpus Christi compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Corpus Christi is about 19% 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 Corpus Christi area?
BLS estimates 380 dental assistants were employed in the Corpus Christi metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.79, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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