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Dental Assistants Salary in Texas
Ranked #41 of 50 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of dental assistantss in Texas earn between $35,400 and $57,640. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in Texas is $44,830, about 10.7% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,500 | $51,440 | 3,010 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $47,570 | $47,770 | 9,010 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $46,040 | $43,430 | 240 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $45,920 | $44,240 | 3,820 |
| Midland, TX | $45,820 | $46,130 | 190 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $44,820 | $43,840 | 350 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $44,450 | $44,430 | 470 |
| Odessa, TX | $44,300 | $44,080 | 150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do dental assistants make in Texas?
The median dental assistants salary in Texas is $45,430 per year (mean $44,830), and about 80% earn between $35,400 and $57,640.
How much do dental assistants make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $44,830 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for dental assistants?
Texas ranks #41 of 50 states for dental assistants pay. Its mean salary of $44,830 is about 10.7% below the U.S. average of $50,200.
Which metro areas in Texas pay dental assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for dental assistants are Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($48,500), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($47,570), Sherman-Denison, TX ($46,040), by median annual wage.