PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant (with RDA)
Smile Brands · Rowlett, TX
$19.00–$22.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Rowlett, TX
Dental Assistants in the Rowlett 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. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Rowlett. The free report below lists employers near Rowlett and what they pay.
- $22.52median pay per hour, Dallas
- $20–$23typical range per hour
- 8,310dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett
- 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 Rowlett 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 Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garland, TX | 5 mi | $22.52/hr | 250,431 |
| Rockwall, TX | 6 mi | $22.52/hr | 53,547 |
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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 Rowlett, 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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Rowlett. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rowlett.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Rowlett 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.
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportRowlett, 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
+ 70 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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