Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Texas

Statewide Texas figures for dental assistants.

Texas median

$45,430

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Texas range

$37,360–$48,280

vs. national

-5%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Texas

174 employers have 408 open dental assistant roles in Texas, led by Pacific Dental Services with 106 openings.

Pacific Dental Services106 open Heartland Dental40 open Community Dental Partners31 open Smile Brands24 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health14 open Specialty1 Partners7 open Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics5 open Oral Surgery Partners4 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Texas

San Antonio (42)Houston (36)Austin (22)Dallas (17)Fort Worth (12)Spring (12)Frisco (11)Round Rock (10)Cypress (9)Irving (8)Conroe (7)Katy (7)Killeen (6)Cedar Park (5)Garland (5)Leander (5)Plano (5)Richmond (5)Abilene (4)Arlington (4)Denton (4)Georgetown (4)Kyle (4)Lubbock (4)Mansfield (4)McKinney (4)Schertz (4)The Woodlands (4)Carrollton (3)Humble (3)Laredo (3)Magnolia (3)Pasadena (3)Pearland (3)Pflugerville (3)Prosper (3)Tomball (3)Baytown (2)Beaumont (2)Bedford (2)El Paso (2)Grand Prairie (2)Henderson (2)Kingwood (2)Mesquite (2)Sugar Land (2)Tyler (2)Waco (2)Amarillo (1)Euless (1)Flower Mound (1)Forney (1)Jacksonville (1)Longview (1)McAllen (1)Melissa (1)New Braunfels (1)Rosenberg (1)Wylie (1)Allen Bastrop Bee Cave Bryan Cedar Hill Celina College Station Coppell Crockett Kerrville Kingsville Lake Jackson Lewisville Lockhart Lufkin Midlothian Missouri City Montgomery Odessa Palestine Saginaw San Juan Victoria Weslaco

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across Texas hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Texas right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 408 live dental assistant openings in Texas. They come from 174 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Texas?

The Texas median for dental assistants is $45,430 a year, -5% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Texas?

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Texas. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Texas requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Texas?

The Texas listings currently come from 174 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (106), Heartland Dental (40), and Community Dental Partners (31). 171 other employers have openings too.

05Which Texas cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Texas listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are San Antonio (42), Houston (36), Austin (22), Dallas (17), and Fort Worth (12).