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Dental Assistant salary in Texas, 2026: $37,440–$54,080 advertised across 11 listings

Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 11 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (20) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

Median advertised range
$37,440–$54,080
per year, base pay
Middle half
$37,440–$58,636
25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
Listings counted
11
of 31 live Dental Assistant listings in Texas
As of
November 8, 2026
Refreshed hourly from live listings

Median advertised Dental Assistant pay by city in Texas

Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. Cities with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.

$0$25k$50k$75k$100kDallas: $45,760–$58,240 median advertised base, 3 listingsDallas$45,760–$58,240n=3
CityListingsMedian minimumMedian maximum
Dallas3$45,760$58,240

By employment type

TypeListingsMedian range
full-time11$37,440–$54,080

Employers with the most listings

EmployerListingsMedian range
Specialty1 Partners7$43,680–$54,080
Kids Dental Brands2$32,240–$39,520
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA1$46,076–$59,898
Veterans Health Administration1$36,464–$59,031

Quick answers

What does a Dental Assistant make in Texas?
Across 11 live Dental Assistant listings in Texas with advertised pay, the median base range is $37,440–$54,080 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $37,440 at the low end to $58,636 at the high end.
Which Texas cities pay Dental Assistants the most?
Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Dallas ($45,760–$58,240).
Does Dental Assistant pay differ by employment type in Texas?
11 full-time listings advertise a median of $37,440–$54,080.
Who is hiring Dental Assistants in Texas and what do they offer?
Specialty1 Partners (7, median $43,680–$54,080), Kids Dental Brands (2, median $32,240–$39,520), Military Treatment Facilities under DHA (1, median $46,076–$59,898) and Veterans Health Administration (1, median $36,464–$59,031).Specialty1 PartnersKids Dental BrandsMilitary Treatment Facilities under DHAVeterans Health Administration
How many Dental Assistant jobs in Texas are open right now?
31 live Dental Assistant listings in Texas on ScrubHub today, of which 11 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Dental Assistant jobs in Texas
How is this pay report calculated?
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 11 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (20) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

Dental Assistant pay reports for other states

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