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Dental assistant salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Dental Assistant make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$19.54
16%
below national average
Average $19.54
Low $13.11
High $29.12

The average salary for a dental assistant is $19.54 per hour in Houston, TX. 787 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 27, 2026).

What Does a Dental Assistant Do?

A dental assistant's daily work assignments can vary depending on where they are employed. They may work with tools and equipment, patients, the dental team and administrative staff.A dental assistant's duties may include:
  • Educating patients on proper oral hygiene
  • Preparing, cleaning and sanitizing dental equipment and tools
  • Providing patient care and assistance before, during and after dental procedures
  • Assisting the dentist with laboratory tasks and procedures, such as taking and reading X-rays
  • Maintaining and organizing patient records and information about dental procedures
  • Scheduling patient cleanings, treatments and procedures
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Dental Assistant job openings in Houston, TX

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Experienced Dental Assistant
PDS Health2.8out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$15.75 - $22.00 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Dental Assistant in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Renew Anchored Dentures
 
$67,600per year
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The Wisdom Teeth Guys
 
$65,833per year
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GoTu
 
$65,000per year
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Cogent Infotech
 
$60,320per year
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Stynt
 
$59,280per year
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Nuvia Dental Implant Center
 
$59,193per year
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Highest paying cities for Dental Assistants near Houston, TX

  1. Austin, TX
    $22.49 per hour
  2. Grand Prairie, TX
    $20.46 per hour
  3. Dallas, TX
    $20.30 per hour
  4. Arlington, TX
    $20.18 per hour
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $19.87 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Dental Assistant

The average salary for a Dental Assistant is $19.54 per hour in Houston, TX. This figure is based on 787 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 27, 2026.

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Dental Assistant salaries in Houston, TX typically range between a low of $13.11 and a high of $29.12 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Dental Assistant in Houston, TX include Austin, TX at $22.49 per hour, Grand Prairie, TX at $20.46 per hour, and Dallas, TX at $20.30 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Dental Assistant in Houston, TX include Renew Anchored Dentures ($67,600 per year) and The Wisdom Teeth Guys ($65,833 per year).

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