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Dental Assistant
Dental Care Alliance · Round Rock, TX
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Dental Assistant jobs in Round Rock, TX
Dental Assistants in the Round Rock area earn a median of $21.52 per hour, about $44,760 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.75 and $26.31. That ranks 242nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 245th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Round Rock. The free report below lists employers near Round Rock and what they pay.
- $21.52median pay per hour, Austin
- $18–$26typical range per hour
- 2,990dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 6% above the Texas statewide median of $20.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,990 dental assistants employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.66 | $36,730 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.75 | $36,920 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.52 | $44,760 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.31 | $54,720 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $31.24 | $64,980 | 37% above U.S. median |
How Round Rock ranks
- 242nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 245th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Round Rock
- Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.52 median hour buys what $21.94 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Round Rock paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$775
- Per year: $38,736
- Per month: $3,228
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Williamson County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Williamson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pflugerville, TX | 7 mi | $21.52/hr | 66,819 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 9 mi | $21.52/hr | 78,380 |
| Killeen, TX | 38 mi | $18.35/hr | 160,616 |
| Temple, TX | 43 mi | $18.35/hr | 96,267 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 63 mi | $19.45/hr | 116,477 |
| Waco, TX | 77 mi | $17.65/hr | 146,608 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Round Rock, TX?
Dental Assistants in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $21.52 per hour, about $44,760 a year. The middle half earn between $17.75 and $26.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Round Rock a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 245th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 242nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Round Rock?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Round Rock. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Round Rock.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Round Rock 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 Round Rock in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Williamson 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 Round Rock?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportRound Rock, 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
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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
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