--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Killeen, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/killeen-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:40:12.328Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/killeen-tx" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/killeen-tx/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Killeen, TX # Dental Assistant Jobs in Killeen, TX 17 dental assistant openings are live in the Killeen, TX area from 8 employers, led by Midwest Dental, UTMB Health, and Aspen Dental. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Killeen%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** : 17 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Killeen market. **Companies hiring** : 8 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## 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-level2 jobs Level coverage is 12%. 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 17 Hiring employers 8 Salary coverage 59% Median experience 1.0 years 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 Killeen - 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+Killeen%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 Killeen, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 17 live roles tracked in this market. - 8 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Killeen%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Killeen Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 17 dental assistant openings across 8 employers establish the current Killeen opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Midwest Dental is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 17 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 Killeen market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 8 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![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 employers4Open roles](/company/midwest-dental)[![UTMB Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Futmb-cdn.azureedge.net%2Fweb%2Ffavicon%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=g4avPGvbbCWbpemKHfoGRqShzCSC0YUwO0wThfFVQNY) UTMB HealthTop of market3Open roles](/company/utmb-health)[![Aspen Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faspendental.com%2Fassets%2Faspenmarketing%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.png&sig=U_nkmgwf9Wdvv1GZ55mgPyMrcKbppFOZCHw77wRKkTA) Aspen DentalStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/aspen-dental) Dr. Hamilton PediatricsStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Frodeodental.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=u3YkSOnTcCMz8C_72uqIQ4R6KVdC8v2b2AsbxV8erwE) Rodeo Dental & OrthodonticsEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/rodeo-dental-and-orthodontics) Town Center Family Dental - LindenEmployer profile2Open roles AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.Startups & growing teams1Open roles Indigo Dental StaffingStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 17 of 17 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental Assistant - Hughes UnitLive roleUTMB HealthGatesville, TexasPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-hughes-unit-at-utmb-health-55508a96-7264-5fd0-aa52-d7f7c6af279e)[Orthodontic Dental AssistantLive roleDr. Hamilton PediatricsBelton, Texas$39,520Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/orthodontic-dental-assistant-at-dr-hamilton-pediatrics-20bf9a6d-47bc-5a7d-851c-e00c83bac4cf)[Pediatric Dental AssistantLive roleDr. Hamilton PediatricsCopperas Cove, Texas$45,760Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/pediatric-dental-assistant-at-dr-hamilton-pediatrics-d94ac125-9961-5f7a-bb21-1bb74b00dc3f)[Dental Assistant (RDA) - Crain UnitLive roleUTMB HealthGatesville, TexasPosted Oct 19, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-rda-crain-unit-at-utmb-health-48255ed5-0122-5368-bcd0-03ca558b4010)[Dental AssistantLive roleAspen DentalTemple, Texas$41,600Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-43f1fe52-65d2-5dc7-a217-abe7be4257bb)[Registered Dental AssistantLive roleRodeo Dental & OrthodonticsTemple, TexasPosted Sep 29, 2026](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-rodeo-dental-and-orthodontics-d325c7f7-2948-58c1-ae5c-de3cab8f59b3)[Dental AssistantLive roleAJ & Associates Dental, P.C.Temple, Texas$41,600Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-10c95954-15d5-5c55-b25a-b8056e9fd23f)[Dental Assistant (RDA) - Crain UnitLive roleUTMB HealthGatesville, TexasPosted Sep 21, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-rda-crain-unit-at-utmb-health-e29d2833-ed8a-56a5-8f53-0ab971ab5bc8) #### More dental assistant openings in Killeen - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-ff854a0e-9454-5e73-9e77-7b123dac8a31) - [Travel Specialty Registered Dental Assistant · Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics](/job/travel-specialty-registered-dental-assistant-at-rodeo-dental-and-21190c57-7083-5170-8508-3f1b3532a5a1) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Town Center Family Dental - Linden](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-9eccbbf6-53d3-5ab9-babc-46566276bde6) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Town Center Family Dental - Linden](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-3e7523db-b3d7-5aae-9f77-f69f660251ee) - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-d16412ba-5e84-554f-8bb4-17c50bc7ba6d) - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-58a06003-2f2f-5de5-8536-7ef5e1d84c9b) - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-40777f20-9d4a-53d8-897e-c6d6522559a4) - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-531e7bc5-07b2-55bc-8f0b-f967ebdb827d) - [Dental Assistant – No Experience Needed (Training Available) · Indigo Dental Staffing](/job/dental-assistant-no-experience-needed-training-available-at-indigo-2ee91527-aca4-5b74-aff9-38da7653ad26) [Explore all 17 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Killeen%2C+TX) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Killeen: 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 Killeen? Metaintro tracks 17 live dental assistant openings from 8 employers in the Killeen, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Killeen? Midwest Dental, UTMB Health, Aspen Dental, and Dr. Hamilton Pediatrics have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 8 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 Killeen. [Waco, TX](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/waco-tx)[Austin, TX](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/austin-tx)[Fort Worth, TX](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/fort-worth-tx)[Arlington, TX](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/arlington-tx)[San Antonio, TX](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/san-antonio-tx)[Dallas, TX](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/dallas-tx) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Killeen market. 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