Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Dental Assistant Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $41,500 This is the median salary for this occupation. Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments. General Information Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Dental Assistant Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 238 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 238 openings per year are projected for Dental Assistant. +17.1% Employment Change Employment for Dental Assistant is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.1% between 2025 and 2030. $19.96 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $19.96/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.19, while experienced workers are paid $24.82. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,373 Dental Assistant in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 1,608. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Dental Assistant are Offices of Dentists, All Other Industries, and Offices of Physicians. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Dental Assistant include Customer and Personal Service, Medicine and Dentistry, and Administration and Management. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Dental Assistant is Some college, no degree. 34% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
