Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Odessa
The median dental assistant earns $44,300 a year in the Odessa metro, with the middle half between $36,800 and $46,800.[1]
25th percentile
$36,800
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$44,300
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,800
Upper end of the middle half
Odessa runs about 2% lower than the Texas median and ranks 8th of 25 Texas metros. It is about 8% lower than the national median.
Odessa pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,640 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,800 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $44,300 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,800 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,590 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,080 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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1.90
0.76
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Dental Assistant salary in Odessa: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Odessa?
The median dental assistant salary in the Odessa metro area is $44,300, with the middle half earning between $36,800 and $46,800 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,640 at the 10th percentile to $58,590 at the 90th.
Is Odessa higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Odessa runs about 2% lower than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 8th of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Odessa compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Odessa 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 Odessa area?
BLS estimates 150 dental assistants were employed in the Odessa metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.76, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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