How much does a dental assistant make in Texas?
$45,430a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Texas. That is $21.84 an hour or $3,786 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.84
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 33,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,400Median: $45,430Highest 10%: $57,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| 25th | $37,360 | $17.96 | |
| Median | $45,430 | $21.84 | |
| 75th | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| 90th | $57,640 | $27.71 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 38. Missouri | $45,970 |
| 39. Idaho | $45,880 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $45,740 |
| 41. Texas | $45,430 |
| 42. Wyoming | $44,990 |
| 43. Hawaii | $44,720 |
| 44. New Mexico | $44,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $21.84 ($45,430 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $45,430 against $48,070 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for dental assistant pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays dental assistants the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $48,500 a year.
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.