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Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Austin, TX
$16.00–$22.25/ hour
New this week
Dental Assistant jobs in San Marcos, TX
The median dental assistant pay in the San Marcos area is $21.52 per hour ($44,760 a year), with the typical range running from $17.75 to $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. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for San Marcos and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Marcos.
- $21.52median pay per hour, Austin
- $18–$26typical range per hour
- 2,990dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 10open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Dental Assistant roles near San Marcos
Roles in other cities of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area.
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Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Pflugerville, TX
$16.00–$22.25/ hour
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Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Kyle, TX
$17.00–$20.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Aspen Dental · Austin, TX
$27.00–$30.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Dental Assistant - Endodontist
Aspen Dental · Austin, TX
$27.00–$29.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Dental Assistant
Dental Care Alliance · Round Rock, TX
$19.00–$27.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Smile Brands · Cedar Park, TX
$24.00–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Dental Assistant
Smile Brands · Georgetown, TX
$21.00–$25.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Dental Assistant
Smile Brands · Pflugerville, TX
$24.00–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Ortho Dental Assistant
Smile Brands · Austin, TX
$22.00–$25.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Brands | 4 | $24.25 |
| Aspen Dental | 3 | $28 |
| PDS Health | 2 | $19.12 |
| Dental Care Alliance | 1 | $23 |
Dental Assistant pay in San Marcos, TX
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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos
- 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 San Marcos 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 Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle, TX | 9 mi | $21.52/hr | 65,833 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 16 mi | $19.45/hr | 116,477 |
| Austin, TX | 31 mi | $21.52/hr | 993,588 |
| San Antonio, TX | 45 mi | $19.45/hr | 1,526,656 |
| Killeen, TX | 84 mi | $18.35/hr | 160,616 |
| Temple, TX | 91 mi | $18.35/hr | 96,267 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos?
We list 10 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Marcos.
Do I need a Texas license to work in San Marcos 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.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in San Marcos?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportSan Marcos, 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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