Scope of practice — what a dental hygienist 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 Hygienist Salary in Texas

Statewide Texas figures for dental hygienists.

Texas median

$99,240

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025

Texas range

$85,280–$107,320

vs. national

+1%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Hygienists in Texas

66 employers have 130 open dental hygienist roles in Texas, led by Heartland Dental with 22 openings.

Heartland Dental22 open Pacific Dental Services21 open Smile Brands11 open Community Dental Partners9 open Ideal Dental3 open Alamo Heights Family Dental2 open Mint Dentistry2 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health2 open

Dental Hygienist Jobs by City in Texas

San Antonio (13)Austin (11)Houston (7)College Station (3)Cypress (3)Dallas (3)Tomball (3)Cedar Park (2)Coppell (2)Fort Worth (2)Georgetown (2)Grand Prairie (2)Irving (2)Katy (2)Killeen (2)Round Rock (2)Spring (2)Abilene (1)Arlington (1)Bastrop (1)Bedford (1)Bee Cave (1)Conroe (1)Frisco (1)Henderson (1)Jacksonville (1)Kerrville (1)Kingwood (1)Kyle (1)Leander (1)Lewisville (1)Longview (1)Lubbock (1)Mansfield (1)McAllen (1)McKinney (1)Mesquite (1)Midlothian (1)Montgomery (1)New Braunfels (1)Pearland (1)Pflugerville (1)Plano (1)Richmond (1)Saginaw (1)Schertz (1)Sugar Land (1)The Woodlands (1)Tyler (1)Waco (1)Allen Amarillo Baytown Beaumont Bryan Carrollton Cedar Hill Celina Crockett Denton El Paso Euless Flower Mound Forney Garland Humble Kingsville Lake Jackson Laredo Lockhart Lufkin Magnolia Melissa Missouri City Odessa Palestine Pasadena Prosper Rosenberg San Juan Victoria Weslaco Wylie

About This Role

A registered dental hygienist (RDH) performs cleanings, periodontal therapy, x-rays, and preventive care under a dentist's practice.

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 hygienist jobs are open in Texas right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 130 live dental hygienist openings in Texas. They come from 66 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental hygienist earn in Texas?

The Texas median for dental hygienists is $99,240 a year, +1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental hygienist need in Texas?

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners sets the licensing rules for dental hygienists 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 hygienists in Texas?

The Texas listings currently come from 66 employers, including Heartland Dental (22), Pacific Dental Services (21), and Smile Brands (11). 63 other employers have openings too.

05Which Texas cities have the most dental hygienists openings?

Across the Texas listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are San Antonio (13), Austin (11), Houston (7), College Station (3), and Cypress (3).