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Dental Assistants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$43,730

Mean: $43,010

~$34,109 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$21.02

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$1,824
State Income Tax-$0
Social Security-$2,711
Medicare-$634
Effective Tax Rate11.8%

Monthly Take-Home

$3,213

Annual Take-Home

$38,561

Monthly Budget in Houston

Housing / Rent$1,35042%
Food & Groceries$40012%
Transportation$35011%
Utilities$1806%
Healthcare$2508%
Remaining / Savings$68321%
Financial Stress Level
ModerateBalanced budget
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$43,730(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$36,960

Median

$43,730

75th %

$48,660

Median is in the 58th percentile of the typical range

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About Dental Assistants salaries in Houston, TX

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for dental assistants in Houston, TX is $43,730. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $36,960 (25th percentile) to $48,660 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $21.02 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a dental assistants in Houston?

The median salary is $43,730 per year. The mean (average) salary is $43,010.

How much does a dental assistants make per hour in Houston?

The estimated hourly rate is $21.02 per hour.

What is the salary range for dental assistants in Houston?

Salaries typically range from $36,960 (25th percentile) to $48,660 (75th percentile).