Dental Assistant Salary in El Paso, TX
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$36,572
Hourly Rate
$17.58
/hour
Jobs in Area
285
employed
Dental Assistant Salary Range in El Paso, TX
Annual Salary Range
$24k
10th percentile
$30k
25th
$44k
75th
$54k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $24,069 | $11.57 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,005 | $14.43 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $36,572 | $17.58 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,262 | $21.28 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $53,849 | $25.89 |
| Average (Mean) | $38,851 | $18.68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Dental Assistant salary in El Paso, TX is $36,572 per year or $17.58 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How El Paso, TX Compares
vs National Average
$44,820
vs Texas Average
$41,416
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$42,427
Cost of living in El Paso, TX is 13.8% below the national average.
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