Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Tyler
The median dental assistant earns $38,390 a year in the Tyler metro, with the middle half between $36,560 and $46,230.[1]
25th percentile
$36,560
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$38,390
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,230
Upper end of the middle half
Tyler runs about 15% lower than the Texas median and ranks 21st of 25 Texas metros. It is about 20% lower than the national median.
Tyler pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,130 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,560 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $38,390 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,230 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $48,560 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $41,640 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Tyler: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Tyler?
The median dental assistant salary in the Tyler metro area is $38,390, with the middle half earning between $36,560 and $46,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $32,130 at the 10th percentile to $48,560 at the 90th.
Is Tyler higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Tyler runs about 15% lower than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 21st of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Tyler compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Tyler is about 20% 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 Tyler area?
BLS estimates 370 dental assistants were employed in the Tyler metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.28, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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