Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Laredo
The median dental assistant earns $37,900 a year in the Laredo metro, with the middle half between $35,470 and $43,730.[1]
25th percentile
$35,470
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$37,900
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$43,730
Upper end of the middle half
Laredo runs about 17% lower than the Texas median and ranks 23rd of 25 Texas metros. It is about 21% lower than the national median.
Laredo pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,030 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,470 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $37,900 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $43,730 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $45,150 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $38,690 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Laredo: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Laredo?
The median dental assistant salary in the Laredo metro area is $37,900, with the middle half earning between $35,470 and $43,730 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $30,030 at the 10th percentile to $45,150 at the 90th.
Is Laredo higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Laredo runs about 17% lower than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 23rd of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Laredo compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Laredo is about 21% 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 Laredo area?
BLS estimates 190 dental assistants were employed in the Laredo metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.71, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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