Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Waco
The median dental assistant earns $43,980 a year in the Waco metro, with the middle half between $35,720 and $47,320.[1]
25th percentile
$35,720
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$43,980
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,320
Upper end of the middle half
Waco runs about 3% lower than the Texas median and ranks 11th of 25 Texas metros. It is about 9% lower than the national median.
Waco pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,040 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,720 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $43,980 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,320 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,690 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $43,390 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
250
1.95
0.78
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Dental Assistant salary in Waco: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Waco?
The median dental assistant salary in the Waco metro area is $43,980, with the middle half earning between $35,720 and $47,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,040 at the 10th percentile to $57,690 at the 90th.
Is Waco higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Waco runs about 3% lower than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 11th of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Waco compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Waco is about 9% 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 Waco area?
BLS estimates 250 dental assistants were employed in the Waco metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.78, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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