PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Experienced Registered Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Euless, TX
$21.25–$29.50/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Assistant jobs in Flower Mound, TX
Dental Assistants in the Flower Mound area earn a median of $22.52 per hour, about $46,830 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.19 and $23.12. That ranks 148th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 248th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 23 open roles with published pay are listed for Flower Mound and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Flower Mound.
- $22.52median pay per hour, Dallas
- $20–$23typical range per hour
- 8,310dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 23open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Dental Assistant roles near Flower Mound
Roles in other cities of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Mesquite, TX
$22.25–$31.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Perio Dental Assistant
Smile Brands · Bedford, TX
$22.00–$28.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dental Assistant
Smile Brands · Dallas, TX
$18.00–$23.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Mesquite, TX
$16.00–$21.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Experienced Registered Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Frisco, TX
$21.00–$29.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Dental Assistant
Smile Brands · Weatherford, TX
$18.00–$22.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Forney, TX
$16.00–$20.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Aspen Dental · Grand Prairie, TX
$20.00–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Aspen Dental · Arlington, TX
$20.00–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Endodontist
Aspen Dental · Grand Prairie, TX
$20.00–$25.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Endodontist
Aspen Dental · Arlington, TX
$20.00–$25.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring dental assistants near Flower Mound
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 12 | $21 |
| Smile Brands | 6 | $20.50 |
| PDS Health | 5 | $25.38 |
Dental Assistant pay in Flower Mound, TX
The metro median is 11% above the Texas statewide median of $20.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 8,310 dental assistants employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.89 | $37,210 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.19 | $42,000 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.52 | $46,830 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.12 | $48,090 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.14 | $56,450 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Flower Mound ranks
- 148th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 248th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 24 Texas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Flower Mound
- Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.52 median hour buys what $21.84 buys at the national price level, 4% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Flower Mound paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$811
- Per year: $40,536
- Per month: $3,378
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Denton County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Denton County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapevine, TX | 7 mi | $22.52/hr | 51,320 |
| Lewisville, TX | 8 mi | $22.52/hr | 135,983 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Texas · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Texas
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Flower Mound
Flower Mound city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Flower Mound, TX?
Dental Assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $22.52 per hour, about $46,830 a year. The middle half earn between $20.19 and $23.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Flower Mound a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 248th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 148th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Flower Mound?
We list 23 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Flower Mound.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Flower Mound as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Flower Mound in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Denton County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Flower Mound?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportFlower Mound, TX · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthAustin, TX · 12 postings$22.00/ hr$16–$31
- Smile BrandsSan Antonio, TX · 17 postings$21.50/ hr$17–$28
- Aspen DentalSan Antonio, TX · 39 postings$18.50/ hr$14–$30
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$16Median$20.00High$26
72 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Texas, 29 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 72 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental Assistant (Expanded Function)Permanent$46k–$60k/ year
- Dental AssistantPermanent$16.00–$22.25/ hour
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