Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in San Angelo
The median dental assistant earns $38,710 a year in the San Angelo metro, with the middle half between $37,380 and $44,680.[1]
25th percentile
$37,380
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$38,710
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$44,680
Upper end of the middle half
San Angelo runs about 15% lower than the Texas median and ranks 20th of 25 Texas metros. It is about 19% lower than the national median.
San Angelo pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,740 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,380 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $38,710 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $44,680 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $46,660 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $40,890 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in San Angelo: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in San Angelo?
The median dental assistant salary in the San Angelo metro area is $38,710, with the middle half earning between $37,380 and $44,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $33,740 at the 10th percentile to $46,660 at the 90th.
Is San Angelo higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
San Angelo runs about 15% lower than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 20th of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does San Angelo compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in San Angelo 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 San Angelo area?
BLS estimates 110 dental assistants were employed in the San Angelo metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.89, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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