The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Killeen-Temple, TX is $38,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,710.
Pay spans roughly $30,550 at the 10th percentile to $51,420 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.35 per hour. An estimated 440 people work as dental assistants in Killeen-Temple, TX.
| Median (annual) | $38,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.35 |
| 10th percentile | $30,550 |
| 90th percentile | $51,420 |
| Employment | 440 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.