--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Austin, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/austin-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T04:30:12.144Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/austin-tx" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/austin-tx/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Austin, TX # Dental Assistant Jobs in Austin, TX 73 dental assistant openings are live in the Austin, TX area from 19 employers, led by CommUnityCare Health Centers, Midwest Dental, and Indigo Dental Staffing. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440–$50,440 a year (median $44,720), from the 59% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Austin%2C+TX)[Browse all Dental Assistant markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 73 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Austin market. **Companies hiring** : 19 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $44,720 : 59% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/austin-tx/entry-level)20 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 29%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 73 Hiring employers 19 Salary coverage 59% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 28 9 companies · $40,560 median Established employers 18 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $37,440 P50 $44,720 P75 $50,440 P90 $53,456 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live dental assistant listings in Austin - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Austin%2C+TX)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental assistant opportunities in Austin, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 73 live roles tracked in this market. - 19 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Austin%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Austin Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 73 dental assistant openings across 19 employers establish the current Austin opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers CommUnityCare Health Centers is one of the most active visible employers, with 12 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Austin market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 19 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. CommUnityCare Health CentersEmployer profile12Open roles [![Midwest Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmidwest-dental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2Fcropped-MWD_web-favicon_184x184-180x180.png&sig=KO2mUYKYw0zVc9_VdWwLQ3oWOBweOZNeAOba4qh7KHU) Midwest DentalEstablished employers11Open roles](/company/midwest-dental) Indigo Dental StaffingStartups & growing teams8Open roles Apex Dental PartnersStartups & growing teams5Open roles ![Swish Dental logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dswishsmiles.com%26sz%3D128) Swish DentalEmployer profile5Open roles Town Center Family Dental - LindenStartups & growing teams5Open roles ![Ideal Dental logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Didealdental.com%26sz%3D128) Ideal DentalEmployer profile4Open roles [![360Care logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2F360care.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F03%2Ffavicon-1.png&sig=RIzUsSRzCeLeaGBjvONoLa1z-cT7q5g1cgxjdL50EfI) 360CareTop of market3Open roles](/company/360care) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 73 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental AssistantLive roleSwish DentalAustin, TexasPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-swish-dental-0b27ad62-a285-5a21-915b-cc71cd050d37)[Lead Dental AssistantEntry-levelSwish DentalAustin, TexasPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/lead-dental-assistant-at-swish-dental-35c366a2-9bd8-53a7-a58b-7c41c0f3f619)[Lead Dental AssistantEntry-levelIdeal DentalAustin, TexasPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/lead-dental-assistant-at-ideal-dental-92498135-7af1-501b-8105-dece53eec490)[Dental Assistant (with RDA)Live roleMidwest DentalRound Rock, Texas$54,080Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-with-rda-at-midwest-dental-5929dc06-9023-5d92-94bf-7337659a52b3)[Dental AssistantLive roleTown Center Family Dental - LindenAustin, TexasPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-7b499cf3-c27f-53d5-9fa3-8ed48b35beb7)[Lead Dental AssistantEntry-levelIdeal DentalRound Rock, TexasPosted Oct 27, 2026](/job/lead-dental-assistant-at-ideal-dental-987ea810-0bad-56d4-a468-3e709b90fcbe)[Registered Dental AssistantEntry-levelTown Center Family Dental - LindenAustin, Texas$41,600Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-dd8d4aa3-46e9-5b91-9be5-b346b6962ccd)[Dental Assistant - EndodontistLive roleAspen DentalAustin, Texas$56,160Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-endodontist-at-aspen-dental-71d96b67-5bc4-51e9-8061-6f10f8ac7065) #### More dental assistant openings in Austin - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-c285e696-835e-5837-a1e7-6e01df7ffd3b) - [Dental Assistant · Dr. Hamilton Pediatrics](/job/dental-assistant-at-dr-hamilton-pediatrics-f9b58f45-6550-53cd-b20b-08d232297538) - [Dental Assistant · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-b33e2c07-2972-5327-ba24-f5ee8a523b4b) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-680ddc0d-d717-5770-873c-58a58c8a9609) - [Dental Assistant · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-709c0503-1c1b-5ca5-b909-47cfedab1b9a) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Town Center Family Dental - Linden](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-6eedcb91-c8fc-5c00-bf24-6cf7968a5184) - [Orthodontic Dental Assistant · Ideal Dental](/job/orthodontic-dental-assistant-at-ideal-dental-103880a3-f8ae-57ef-9f80-ab2c29581cad) - [Registered Dental Assistant - Anderson Office · Forest Family Dentistry](/job/registered-dental-assistant-anderson-office-at-forest-family-dentistry-4762961a-0ef9-5d1a-842b-34340fa2862b) - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-7725dee7-214a-5029-9260-8cc6644de985) - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-183be20d-2bfd-5965-98f9-75afd74877b1) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Apex Dental Partners](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-apex-dental-partners-90ef3be4-94ed-5404-a69c-b5543d4ea642) - [Dental Assistant (with RDA) · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-with-rda-at-midwest-dental-7c490857-c101-53ee-9a7d-f21382b5f0cb) - [Registered Dental Assistant · CommUnityCare Health Centers](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-communitycare-health-centers-84b90a25-df42-5710-947f-297d569cb812) - [Dental Assistant · People's Community Clinic](/job/dental-assistant-at-peoples-community-clinic-84733d54-8b44-5e9a-a163-76816c6e10da) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Apex Dental Partners](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-apex-dental-partners-7c370486-c5e2-532f-8a25-147c091f830a) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Town Center Family Dental - Linden](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-4c06723a-b5e0-5d0e-bbaf-1265c075a150) [Explore all 73 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Austin%2C+TX) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Austin: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many dental assistant jobs are open in Austin? Metaintro tracks 73 live dental assistant openings from 19 employers in the Austin, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Austin pay? The median posted salary is $44,720 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440 to $50,440. Based on the 59% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Austin? CommUnityCare Health Centers, Midwest Dental, Indigo Dental Staffing, and Apex Dental Partners have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 19 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Assistant demand around Austin. 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