How much does a dental assistant make in Dallas?
$47,570a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $22.87 an hour or $3,964 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.87
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 9,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,820Median: $47,570Highest 10%: $58,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| 25th | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| Median | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| 75th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| 90th | $58,710 | $28.23 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Austin, TX | $48,500 |
| 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 Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,170 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $80,370 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,010 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $50,300 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,190 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,780 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,480 |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $42,790 |
| Orderly | $38,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $22.87 ($47,570 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $47,570 against $48,070 nationally, 1% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,430, so Dallas pays 5% more.
Where does Dallas rank for dental assistant pay?
163 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,710 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.