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 Wylie, TX
The median dental assistant pay in the Wylie area is $22.52 per hour ($46,830 a year), with the typical range running from $20.19 to $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 Wylie and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Wylie.
- $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 Wylie
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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Named employers near Wylie, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring dental assistants near Wylie
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 12 | $21 |
| Smile Brands | 6 | $20.50 |
| PDS Health | 5 | $25.38 |
Dental Assistant pay in Wylie, 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 Wylie 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 Wylie
- 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 Wylie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett, TX | 8 mi | $22.52/hr | 68,123 |
| Rockwall, TX | 9 mi | $22.52/hr | 53,547 |
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 Wylie
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Wylie, 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 Wylie 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 Wylie?
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 Wylie.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Wylie 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 Wylie?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportWylie, 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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