Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Wichita Falls
The median dental assistant earns $40,280 a year in the Wichita Falls metro, with the middle half between $36,670 and $45,440.[1]
25th percentile
$36,670
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$40,280
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$45,440
Upper end of the middle half
Wichita Falls runs about 11% lower than the Texas median and ranks 15th of 25 Texas metros. It is about 16% lower than the national median.
Wichita Falls pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,510 | $35,400 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,670 | $37,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $40,280 | $45,430 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $45,440 | $48,280 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $47,740 | $57,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $41,560 | $44,830 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Wichita Falls: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Wichita Falls?
The median dental assistant salary in the Wichita Falls metro area is $40,280, with the middle half earning between $36,670 and $45,440 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $31,510 at the 10th percentile to $47,740 at the 90th.
Is Wichita Falls higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Wichita Falls runs about 11% lower than the Texas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 15th of 25 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Wichita Falls compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Wichita Falls is about 16% 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 Wichita Falls area?
BLS estimates 120 dental assistants were employed in the Wichita Falls metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.84, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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