Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Killeen-Temple
The median dental assistant earns $44,450 a year in the Killeen-Temple metro, with the middle half between $38,130 and $47,330.[1]
25th percentile
$38,130
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$44,450
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,330
Upper end of the middle half
Killeen-Temple runs about 2% lower than the Texas median and ranks 7th of 25 Texas metros. It is about 8% lower than the national median.
Killeen-Temple pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,180 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,130 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $44,450 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,330 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,620 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,430 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Killeen-Temple: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Killeen-Temple?
The median dental assistant salary in the Killeen-Temple metro area is $44,450, with the middle half earning between $38,130 and $47,330 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,180 at the 10th percentile to $56,620 at the 90th.
Is Killeen-Temple higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Killeen-Temple runs about 2% lower than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 7th of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Killeen-Temple compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Killeen-Temple 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 Killeen-Temple area?
BLS estimates 470 dental assistants were employed in the Killeen-Temple metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.24, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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