Dental Assistants Salary in Texas
Dental Assistants in Texas earn a median of $45,430 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 33,230
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,400; the top 10% earn over $57,640. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
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How much do dental assistants make in Texas?
The median is $45,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,400 and the top 10% earn over $57,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.