Average Entry-Level Dental Assistant Hourly Pay in Houston, Texas

Skills in Radiology are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Spanish Language, Patient Education, Instrument Control and Customer Service.

An early career Dental Assistant with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $13.65 based on 132 salaries. A mid-career Dental Assistant with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $16.51 based on 56 salaries. An experienced Dental Assistant with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $18.40 based on 45 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $20.

Employees with Dental Assistant in their job title in New York, New York earn an average of 19.7% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in San Diego, California (10.2% more) and Dallas, Texas (5.8% more). The lowest salaries can be found in San Antonio, Texas (1.7% less) and Mesa, Arizona (0.5% less).