How much does a Dental Nurse make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in Houston, TX is $40,604. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,647 to $44,384, with most professionals earning between $34,955 and $47,825.

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Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $34,955 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $37,647 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $40,604 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $44,384 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $47,825 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $37,647 10% $34,955 90% $47,825 75% $44,384 $40,604 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Dental Nurse

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Nurse in Houston, TX. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $37,647 to $44,384 with the average base salary of $40,604. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,647 to $44,384 with the average total cash compensation of $40,604.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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