As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dental Technician in Texas is $180,954, equivalent to $87 per hour, $3,480 weekly, or $15,080 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Dental Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Dental Technician in Texas vary widely, spanning from $165,688 to $230,990. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($172,964) and 75th percentile ($207,145), while top earners (90th percentile) make $230,990 per year. This $34,181 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Clinical Skills, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Dental Technician often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 7 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Dental Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $165,688 TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $172,964 TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $180,954 TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $207,145 TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $230,990 TX July 01, 2026
25% $172,964 10% $165,688 90% $230,990 75% $207,145 $180,954 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Dental Technician ?

A dental technologist (dental laboratory technician) is a member of the dental team who, upon prescription from a dental clinician, constructs custom-made restorative and dental appliances. There are four major disciplines within dental technology. These are fixed prosthesis including crowns, bridges and implants; removable prosthesis, including dentures and removable partial dentures; maxillofacial prosthesis, including ocular prosthesis and craniofacial prosthesis; and orthodontics and auxiliaries, including orthodontic appliances and mouthguards. The dentist communicates with the dental...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $174,239 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $172,285 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $170,349 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $175,800 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $171,803 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $190,465 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $179,870 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $172,098 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $171,644 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $177,611 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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