Dental Assistant salary in Texas
What dental assistants earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,430$21.84 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$37,360 – $48,280Top 10%: $57,640+
Jobs33,2300.95× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $47,570 | $22.87 | 9,010 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $43,730 | $21.02 | 8,150 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $45,920 | $22.08 | 3,820 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,500 | $23.32 | 3,010 |
| El Paso, TX | $39,090 | $18.79 | 840 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $37,230 | $17.90 | 670 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $43,770 | $21.04 | 600 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $44,450 | $21.37 | 470 |
| Lubbock, TX | $39,900 | $19.18 | 440 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $38,730 | $18.62 | 380 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $39,090 | $18.79 | 380 |
| Tyler, TX | $38,390 | $18.46 | 370 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $44,820 | $21.55 | 350 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $37,560 | $18.06 | 330 |
| Amarillo, TX | $44,010 | $21.16 | 280 |
| Longview, TX | $43,300 | $20.82 | 280 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $43,810 | $21.06 | 280 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $43,630 | $20.98 | 270 |
| Waco, TX | $43,980 | $21.14 | 250 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $46,040 | $22.14 | 240 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $43,670 | $20.99 | 230 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $43,380 | $20.86 | 210 |
| Laredo, TX | $37,900 | $18.22 | 190 |
| Midland, TX | $45,820 | $22.03 | 190 |
| Abilene, TX | $39,510 | $19.00 | 170 |
| Odessa, TX | $44,300 | $21.30 | 150 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $38,180 | $18.36 | 120 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $40,280 | $19.37 | 120 |
| San Angelo, TX | $38,710 | $18.61 | 110 |
| Victoria, TX | $43,980 | $21.15 | 90 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $38,000 | $18.27 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Missouri · $45,970 Idaho · $45,880 Oklahoma · $45,740 Wyoming · $44,990 Hawaii · $44,720 New Mexico · $44,400
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $78,630
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Texas?
Dental Assistants in Texas earned a median of $45,430 a year ($21.84 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $37,360 to $48,280.
Where in Texas do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $48,500.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.