--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Plano, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/plano-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/plano-tx" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/plano-tx/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Plano, TX # Dental Assistant Jobs in Plano, TX 78 dental assistant openings are live in the Plano, TX area from 24 employers, led by Indigo Dental Staffing, Aspen Dental, and Ideal Dental. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360–$42,640 a year (median $39,520), from the 69% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Plano%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** : 78 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Plano market. **Companies hiring** : 24 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $39,520 : 69% 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/plano-tx/entry-level)34 jobs Level coverage is 44%. 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 78 Hiring employers 24 Salary coverage 69% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 36 11 companies · $38,480 median Established employers 21 6 companies · $40,560 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $35,360 P50 $39,520 P75 $42,640 P90 $47,840 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 Plano - 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+Plano%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 Plano, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 78 live roles tracked in this market. - 24 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Plano%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Plano Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 78 dental assistant openings across 24 employers establish the current Plano opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Indigo Dental Staffing is one of the most active visible employers, with 15 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 Plano market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 24 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Indigo Dental StaffingStartups & growing teams15Open roles [![Aspen Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faspendental.com%2Fassets%2Faspenmarketing%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.png&sig=U_nkmgwf9Wdvv1GZ55mgPyMrcKbppFOZCHw77wRKkTA) Aspen DentalEstablished employers9Open roles](/company/aspen-dental)![Ideal Dental logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Didealdental.com%26sz%3D128) Ideal DentalEmployer profile8Open roles AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.Startups & growing teams7Open roles ![GEDC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dgedc.com%26sz%3D128) GEDCEstablished employers4Open 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 employers4Open roles](/company/midwest-dental) MINT dentistryEmployer profile4Open roles Blu Prime SteakhouseEmployer profile3Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 78 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental AssistantEntry-levelMINT dentistryDenton, Texas](/job/dental-assistant-at-mint-dentistry-dec16146-4c36-5c58-9880-cbc42d08f7cd)[Traveling Endodontic Dental AssistantEntry-levelIdeal DentalIrving, TexasPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/traveling-endodontic-dental-assistant-at-ideal-dental-4b6159ec-1997-5e66-87d6-947e12d904ab)[Surgical Dental Assistant (RDA) – NuTeeth RichardsonEntry-levelPNA Doctor Administration PLLCRichardson, Texas$47,840Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/surgical-dental-assistant-rda-nuteeth-richardson-at-pna-doctor-8f4e746c-28af-54b6-98ab-05db4c2dd3ec)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelIdeal DentalLewisville, TexasPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-ideal-dental-aaebfa92-7b3f-5c94-bdb0-0ad5dec55007)[Lead Dental AssistantEntry-levelIdeal DentalGarland, TexasPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/lead-dental-assistant-at-ideal-dental-5e078038-0e0a-5dc8-b15e-7c2c0d654732)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelSpecialty1 PartnersPlano, Texas$37,440Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-specialty1-partners-4691aca8-dbe3-50ce-bd06-54840f8bfce9)[Dental Assistant - Oral SurgeryLive roleAspen DentalGrand Prairie, Texas$41,600Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-oral-surgery-at-aspen-dental-ea2aae97-f35e-5a8b-98db-56c16c830cbe)[Dental AssistantLive roleAspen DentalEuless, Texas$33,280Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-3d6c87b8-b573-5926-ac50-c281bc1227f1) #### More dental assistant openings in Plano - [Dental Assistant · Dental Arts of Frisco](/job/dental-assistant-at-dental-arts-of-frisco-396c9136-c237-53a8-99ee-bc5322ff48b3) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Community Dental Partners](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-community-dental-partners-2674196d-4822-5619-98a4-391c263ee2a2) - [Registered Dental Assistant at Practice Roles · Community Dental Partners](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-practice-roles-at-community-dental-604b48de-6daa-5fc2-b8d9-12fc35eb70f2) - [Dental Assistant · MINT dentistry](/job/dental-assistant-at-mint-dentistry-6ea75e75-1439-5621-8e27-7b84039f4af4) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Community Dental Partners](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-community-dental-partners-2441c1ca-82d2-508c-9e9d-c2b38f9e0ab2) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Town Center Family Dental - Linden](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-34e34189-b3e2-586f-89df-b810f1b21c47) - [Dental Assistant · MB2 Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-mb2-dental-c226153c-7acd-5ce2-a830-62f28d653a5f) - [Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-oral-surgery-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-f9915eda-00fc-56aa-a319-33b96feb3e09) - [Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-oral-surgery-at-aspen-dental-a81405a1-7ece-59ed-803c-279e220243b5) - [Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-oral-surgery-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-d31e041d-a3ad-5fba-bd4f-46c1f0c8c5ef) - [Experienced Registered Dental Assistant RDA · Oral Health Industries](/job/experienced-registered-dental-assistant-rda-at-oral-health-industries-223d743b-abcf-5d81-a729-b37c86983978) - [Dental Assistant · Specialty1 Partners](/job/dental-assistant-at-specialty1-partners-59d7d4ab-9610-5188-beb7-9dbe910d4c63) - [Pediatric Dental Assistant · Dr. Hamilton Pediatrics](/job/pediatric-dental-assistant-at-dr-hamilton-pediatrics-074136c1-28d7-5aa0-8402-90a6f80c0de7) - [Part-Time Orthodontic Dental Assistant · Ideal Dental](/job/part-time-orthodontic-dental-assistant-at-ideal-dental-0812d7c8-5c4f-57f0-97bc-3d24cc36f75d) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-5cbd2570-999f-5581-b608-ce69f2d2d89d) - [Dental Assistant · MINT dentistry](/job/dental-assistant-at-mint-dentistry-6d354faf-c3eb-5742-9134-fb20a9f34c44) [Explore all 78 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Plano%2C+TX) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Plano: 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 Plano? Metaintro tracks 78 live dental assistant openings from 24 employers in the Plano, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Plano pay? The median posted salary is $39,520 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360 to $42,640. Based on the 69% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Plano? Indigo Dental Staffing, Aspen Dental, Ideal Dental, and AJ & Associates Dental, P.C. have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 24 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 Plano. 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