The average salary for a dental assistant in Texas is around $45,430 per year.
Avg Salary
Dental assistants earn an average yearly salary of $45,430.
Wages typically start from $35,400 and go up to $57,640.
36% below national average Updated in 2025
Dental assistant earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$27.71 per hour
$57,640 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$23.21 per hour
$48,280 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$21.84 per hour
$45,430 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$17.96 per hour
$37,360 per year
10th percentile
Starting level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$17.02 per hour
$35,400 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Dental assistant salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $65,270 |
| District of Columbia | $60,580 |
| Maine | $60,070 |
| New Hampshire | $59,530 |
| Oregon | $59,490 |
| Washington | $58,090 |
| Massachusetts | $57,980 |
| North Dakota | $57,770 |
| Alaska | $57,710 |
| Connecticut | $56,850 |
| Vermont | $52,760 |
| North Carolina | $50,380 |
| Rhode Island | $50,150 |
| California | $50,110 |
| New Jersey | $49,390 |
| Arizona | $49,000 |
| Michigan | $48,820 |
| Indiana | $48,670 |
| Maryland | $48,620 |
| Illinois | $48,610 |
| Iowa | $48,430 |
| Colorado | $48,340 |
| New York | $48,110 |
| Ohio | $47,970 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,930 |
| South Dakota | $47,900 |
| Kentucky | $47,730 |
| Florida | $47,620 |
| Delaware | $47,600 |
| Wisconsin | $47,520 |
| South Carolina | $47,320 |
| Nevada | $47,110 |
| Georgia | $46,840 |
| Tennessee | $46,720 |
| Montana | $46,680 |
| Virginia | $46,670 |
| Nebraska | $46,660 |
| Missouri | $45,970 |
| Idaho | $45,880 |
| Oklahoma | $45,740 |
| Texas | $45,430 |
| Wyoming | $44,990 |
| Hawaii | $44,720 |
| New Mexico | $44,400 |
| Louisiana | $44,090 |
| Arkansas | $42,830 |
| Mississippi | $39,160 |
| Alabama | $39,080 |
| West Virginia | $37,960 |
| Utah | $37,760 |
| Kansas | $37,490 |
| Guam | $37,300 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $37,120 |
| Puerto Rico | $17,630 |
How do dental assistant salaries compare to similar careers?
Dental assistants earn about the same as related careers in Texas. On average, they make less than rehabilitation counselors but more than opticians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation counselor salary | $50K |
| Medical appliance technician salary | $46K |
| Community health worker salary | $49K |
| Endoscopy technician salary | $45K |
| Pharmacy technician salary | $46K |
| Dental assistant salary | $45K |
| Ophthalmic medical technician salary | $44K |
| Medical administrative assistant salary | $43K |
| Psychiatric aide salary | $43K |
| Optician salary | $39K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)