High-paying dental jobs in Houston

Dental focuses on oral health care, including prevention and treatment of dental issues. Dentists and hygienists work with patients to provide services and education. Strong communication and technical skills are necessary.


The 400 dental jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $40,373 and $266,464 per year. Dental Assistant, Dentist and Dental Hygienist are among the most popular high-paying roles in Houston, TX.

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Updated Nov 12, 2026
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Houston, TX
Texas
Job openings (Houston)

Dentist

Houston

$266,464 per year

Texas

$266,902 per year

Associate Dentist

Houston

$250,826 per year

Texas

$247,815 per year

Dental Hygienist

Houston

$48.69 per hour

Texas

$48.81 per hour

Dental Specialist

Houston

$100,508 per year

Texas

$63,088 per year

Dental Technician

Houston

$27.21 per hour

Texas

$23.62 per hour

Orthodontic Clinical Team Lead

Houston

$23.53 per hour

Texas

$23.06 per hour

Orthodontic Assistant

Houston

$20.71 per hour

Texas

$20.61 per hour

Pediatric Dental Assistant

Houston

$20.19 per hour

Texas

$21.00 per hour

Dental Assistant

Houston

$20.04 per hour

Texas

$20.12 per hour

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