How much does a dental assistant make in Laredo?
$37,900a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Laredo, TX metro area. That is $18.22 an hour or $3,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.22
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 363 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,030Median: $37,900Highest 10%: $45,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,030 | $14.44 | |
| 25th | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| Median | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 75th | $43,730 | $21.02 | |
| 90th | $45,150 | $21.71 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Austin, TX | $48,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,570 |
| Sherman, TX | $46,040 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,920 |
| Midland, TX | $45,820 |
| Beaumont, TX | $44,820 |
| Killeen, TX | $44,450 |
| Odessa, TX | $44,300 |
| Amarillo, TX | $44,010 |
| Victoria, TX | $43,980 |
| Waco, TX | $43,980 |
| Houston, TX | $43,730 |
| College Station, TX | $43,630 |
| Longview, TX | $43,300 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $40,280 |
| Lubbock, TX | $39,900 |
| Abilene, TX | $39,510 |
| El Paso, TX | $39,090 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $38,730 |
| San Angelo, TX | $38,710 |
| Tyler, TX | $38,390 |
| Texarkana, TX | $38,180 |
| Brownsville, TX | $37,560 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,230 |
Related jobs in Laredo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $64,500 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $64,090 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,040 |
| Medical Assistant | $35,320 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,120 |
| Phlebotomist | $33,950 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $23,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Laredo?
The median hourly pay in the Laredo, TX metro area is $18.22 ($37,900 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Laredo than the national average?
No: $37,900 against $48,070 nationally, 21% less.
How does Laredo compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,430, so Laredo pays 17% less.
Where does Laredo rank for dental assistant pay?
363 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Laredo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,150 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.