DOL Median (Texas)
$52,000
vs National
+56.3%
National: $33,280BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,095
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,000
+56.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,280
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dental Assistants in Texas earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 56.3% above the national average of $33,280. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,095 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT A. NORRIS, DDS, PA | $260,000 | 1 |
| MAN & CFN ORTHO, PLLC | $70,000 | 1 |
| NAVARRO ORTHODONTIX, PC | $52,000 | 1 |
| Ibn Sina Foundation | $48,000 | 1 |
| University of periodontal associates | $40,456 | 2 |
| DELICATE DENTAL CARE, PA | $38,958 | 2 |
| SMILE FACTORY | N/A | 1 |
| PHUONG HA CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
| DR. KIM'S DENTAL INC. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Dental Assistants
San Antonio, TX · $260,000San Francisco, CA · $83,200Brownsville, TX · $70,000DALLAS, TX · $52,000Lakewood, CO · $50,336Top-Paying Roles in Texas
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $551,200Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · $525,000Physicians, Pathologists · $420,000Physicians, All Other · $290,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $250,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dental Assistants make in Texas?
The median Dental Assistants salary in Texas is $52,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Dental Assistants?
A Dental Assistants in Texas earns 56.3% more than the national median of $33,280, or $56,095 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.