How much does a dental assistant make in Austin?
$48,500a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $23.32 an hour or $4,042 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.32
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 3,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,630Median: $48,500Highest 10%: $64,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| 25th | $39,530 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $48,500 | $23.32 | |
| 75th | $58,420 | $28.09 | |
| 90th | $64,440 | $30.98 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| 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 |
| Laredo, TX | $37,900 |
| Brownsville, TX | $37,560 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,230 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,930 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,500 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $64,080 |
| Massage Therapist | $60,460 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,270 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,570 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $40,740 |
| Orderly | $39,210 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $23.32 ($48,500 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $48,500 against $48,070 nationally, 1% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,430, so Austin pays 7% more.
Where does Austin rank for dental assistant pay?
116 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,440 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.