Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in El Paso
The median dental assistant earns $39,090 a year in the El Paso metro, with the middle half between $35,810 and $45,320.[1]
25th percentile
$35,810
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$39,090
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$45,320
Upper end of the middle half
El Paso runs about 14% lower than the Texas median and ranks 18th of 25 Texas metros. It is about 19% lower than the national median.
El Paso pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,080 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,810 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $39,090 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $45,320 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $46,540 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $40,250 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in El Paso: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in El Paso?
The median dental assistant salary in the El Paso metro area is $39,090, with the middle half earning between $35,810 and $45,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $30,080 at the 10th percentile to $46,540 at the 90th.
Is El Paso higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
El Paso runs about 14% lower than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 18th of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does El Paso compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in El Paso 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 El Paso area?
BLS estimates 840 dental assistants were employed in the El Paso metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.99, so the role is close to the national average.
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