Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Sherman-Denison
The median dental assistant earns $46,040 a year in the Sherman-Denison metro, with the middle half between $38,060 and $47,630.[1]
25th percentile
$38,060
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,040
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,630
Upper end of the middle half
Sherman-Denison runs about 1% higher than the Texas median and ranks 3rd of 25 Texas metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Sherman-Denison pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,840 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,060 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,040 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,630 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $53,450 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $43,430 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Sherman-Denison: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Sherman-Denison?
The median dental assistant salary in the Sherman-Denison metro area is $46,040, with the middle half earning between $38,060 and $47,630 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $34,840 at the 10th percentile to $53,450 at the 90th.
Is Sherman-Denison higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Sherman-Denison runs about 1% higher than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Sherman-Denison compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Sherman-Denison is about 4% 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 Sherman-Denison area?
BLS estimates 240 dental assistants were employed in the Sherman-Denison metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.86, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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