--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Houston, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/houston-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/houston-tx" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/houston-tx/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Houston, TX # Dental Assistant Jobs in Houston, TX 73 dental assistant openings are live in the Houston, TX area from 28 employers, led by MINT dentistry, Blu Prime Steakhouse, and Indigo Dental Staffing. The middle half of posted salaries runs $33,280–$37,440 a year (median $37,440), from the 58% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Houston%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 Houston market. **Companies hiring** : 28 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $37,440 : 58% 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/houston-tx/entry-level)38 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 53%. 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 28 Salary coverage 58% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 44 15 companies · $35,360 median Established employers 13 7 companies · $40,560 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $33,280 P50 $37,440 P75 $37,440 P90 $46,176 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 Houston - 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+Houston%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 Houston, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 73 live roles tracked in this market. - 28 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Houston Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 73 dental assistant openings across 28 employers establish the current Houston opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers MINT dentistry is one of the most active visible employers, with 9 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 Houston market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 28 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. MINT dentistryEmployer profile9Open roles Blu Prime SteakhouseStartups & growing teams5Open roles Indigo Dental StaffingStartups & growing teams5Open roles [![Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Frodeodental.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=u3YkSOnTcCMz8C_72uqIQ4R6KVdC8v2b2AsbxV8erwE) Rodeo Dental & OrthodonticsStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/rodeo-dental-and-orthodontics) Town Center Family Dental - LindenStartups & growing teams5Open roles AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.Startups & growing teams4Open roles [![Aspen Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faspendental.com%2Fassets%2Faspenmarketing%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.png&sig=U_nkmgwf9Wdvv1GZ55mgPyMrcKbppFOZCHw77wRKkTA) Aspen DentalStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/aspen-dental) Jefferson Dental and OrthodonticsStartups & growing teams4Open roles 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 AssistantEntry-level0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCHouston, Texas$33,280Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-3c85aaa9-1140-5137-adf5-c605b59260e6)[Registered Dental AssistantEntry-levelTown Center Family Dental - LindenSpring, TexasPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-86bab816-6a8d-5d37-a187-306e07e0bda9)[Lead Registered Dental AssistantEntry-levelTown Center Family Dental - LindenHouston, Texas$52,000Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/lead-registered-dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-3aaf56a9-8fb7-5ec8-a6f2-3c00297e15d5)[Bilingual Client Service Specialist, Dental Assistant - SheldonEntry-levelHarris CountyHouston, Texas$30,160Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/bilingual-client-service-specialist-dental-assistant-sheldon-at-8c36d39d-d1a2-509b-ad1d-d9723fc95216)[Registered Dental AssistantEntry-levelMB2 DentalSpring, Texas](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-mb2-dental-176d8880-156f-5077-af40-c5c8cc76710a)[Lead Registered Dental AssistantEntry-levelMB2 DentalHouston, Texas$52,000](/job/lead-registered-dental-assistant-at-mb2-dental-35f1f45c-3adc-5dba-b1b8-fbe75141aba4)[Dental AssistantLive roleAspen DentalPasadena, Texas$35,360Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-76777088-81df-5a67-b323-6fee80ba49fb)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelMINT dentistryFriendswood, TexasPosted Oct 26, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-mint-dentistry-e42c7617-4a86-5e89-b747-069cedae4c1e) #### More dental assistant openings in Houston - [Dental Assistant · MINT dentistry](/job/dental-assistant-at-mint-dentistry-08c7f656-2ee8-5a1b-aaa4-5cfb7ab519b2) - [Dental Assistant · Star Dental Partners](/job/dental-assistant-at-star-dental-partners-5b7204dc-4716-5804-81be-03a1186b3700) - [Dental Assistant · MINT dentistry](/job/dental-assistant-at-mint-dentistry-3177eaed-11bc-504c-a4b7-6471db360ee4) - [Dental Assistant · Ideal Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-ideal-dental-2ade9609-7335-566f-945a-648603d3fe6b) - [Lead Ortho Registered Dental Assistant · Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics](/job/lead-ortho-registered-dental-assistant-at-rodeo-dental-and-095e6f86-87ea-56ec-89d5-073e92b4a8dd) - [Travel Pediatrics Registered Dental Assistant ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus) · Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics](/job/travel-pediatrics-registered-dental-assistant-2-500-sign-on-bonus-at-93935748-0fd6-5aee-a80a-33f6460272f7) - [Dental Assistant Registered/Certified · Lone Peak Dental Group](/job/dental-assistant-registered-certified-at-lone-peak-dental-group-d7aa583b-cf5c-5e2e-8b07-4e15921d026b) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-48a8fe7f-9e31-570d-8a21-cfe72d5b97ee) - [Dental Assistant · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-e6252c19-3caa-59f6-9fc3-d30e9f7f1495) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Town Center Family Dental - Linden](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-ab8358c9-6052-538c-96c3-428c5a732291) - [Dental Assistant · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-27e47b68-cd83-56fe-a134-e980ce5c368f) - [Part Time Ortho Registered Dental Assistant · Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics](/job/part-time-ortho-registered-dental-assistant-at-jefferson-dental-and-a73c3d43-dd3d-59e7-aad5-b13d35712951) - [Part Time Ortho Registered Dental Assistant · Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics](/job/part-time-ortho-registered-dental-assistant-at-jefferson-dental-and-647e55a9-85ad-5866-8279-2bc6d31a847a) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-jefferson-dental-and-orthodontics-86da1b61-3966-5b33-8055-d6be55df5330) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-jefferson-dental-and-orthodontics-2a1d190c-d8b5-5d65-9598-6dfd7358b749) - [Dental Assistant (with RDA) · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-with-rda-at-midwest-dental-79840660-c879-5915-b3b7-810777ef5df1) [Explore all 73 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Houston: 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 Houston? Metaintro tracks 73 live dental assistant openings from 28 employers in the Houston, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Houston pay? The median posted salary is $37,440 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $33,280 to $37,440. Based on the 58% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Houston? MINT dentistry, Blu Prime Steakhouse, Indigo Dental Staffing, and Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 28 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 Houston. 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