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

73 employers have 166 open dental hygienist roles in Texas, led by Pacific Dental Services with 32 openings.

Pacific Dental Services32 open Heartland Dental23 open Smile Brands14 open Community Dental Partners13 open Apex Dental Partners3 open Dental Care Alliance3 open Star Dental Partners3 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health3 open

Dental Hygienist Jobs by City in Texas

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

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 September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 166 live dental hygienist openings in Texas. They come from 73 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 73 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (32), Heartland Dental (23), and Smile Brands (14). 70 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 Austin (12), San Antonio (9), Houston (8), Cypress (5), and Killeen (5).