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Dental Assistant Salary in Texas (2026)
$21.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,683/year ($3,224/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 33,230 Dental Assistant jobs in Texas (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Dental Assistant salary of $45,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $38,683 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $45,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,272 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,475 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,683 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,224 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Texas?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Texas is $45,430 per year ($21.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,360 and $48,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Texas?
- On the median salary of $45,430, a single filer in Texas takes home about $38,683 per year ($3,224 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 33,230 Dental Assistant jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.