Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Midland
The median dental assistant earns $45,820 a year in the Midland metro, with the middle half between $38,490 and $48,090.[1]
25th percentile
$38,490
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,820
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,090
Upper end of the middle half
Midland runs about the same as the Texas median and ranks 5th of 25 Texas metros. It is about 5% lower than the national median.
Midland pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,520 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,490 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,820 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,090 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,570 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $46,130 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Midland: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Midland?
The median dental assistant salary in the Midland metro area is $45,820, with the middle half earning between $38,490 and $48,090 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,520 at the 10th percentile to $57,570 at the 90th.
Is Midland higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Midland runs about the same as the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Midland compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Midland is about 5% 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 Midland area?
BLS estimates 190 dental assistants were employed in the Midland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.63, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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