How much does a dental assistant make in Houston?
$43,730a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.02 an hour or $3,644 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.02
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 325 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 8,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,540Median: $43,730Highest 10%: $55,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,540 | $14.68 | |
| 25th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| Median | $43,730 | $21.02 | |
| 75th | $48,660 | $23.39 | |
| 90th | $55,160 | $26.52 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Austin, TX | $48,500 |
| 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 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,280 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,150 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,270 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,160 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,540 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $41,400 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,710 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.02 ($43,730 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $43,730 against $48,070 nationally, 9% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,430, so Houston pays 4% less.
Where does Houston rank for dental assistant pay?
325 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,160 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.