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Dental Assistants Salaries in Waco, TX
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $19.11 – $21.02
Average Annual Pay
Range: $39,749 – $43,724
Dental Assistants outside Waco, TX
Texas, TX
Higher than Dental Assistants in Waco, TX
Abilene, TX
Lower than Dental Assistants in Waco, TX
Amarillo, TX
Higher than Dental Assistants in Waco, TX
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
Higher than Dental Assistants in Waco, TX
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
Higher than Dental Assistants in Waco, TX
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
Lower than Dental Assistants in Waco, TX
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How much do Dental Assistants make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$17.06/hr
Range: $16.24 – $17.87
Annual Rate
$35,476
Range: $33,787 – $37,165
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.07/hr
Range: $19.11 – $21.02
Annual Rate
$41,736
Range: $39,749 – $43,724
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.08/hr
Range: $21.98 – $24.17
Annual Rate
$47,996
Range: $45,711 – $50,283
Dental Assistants job description
Dental Assistants professionals play a vital role in the healthcare industry, providing essential medical services and patient care. They work in various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and private practices to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- •Provide direct patient care and medical services
- •Document patient information and treatment plans
- •Collaborate with healthcare team members
- •Follow medical protocols and safety procedures
- •Maintain medical equipment and supplies
- •Stay current with medical advancements and certifications
- •Medical knowledge and clinical skills
- •Patient care and communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Critical thinking and problem-solving
- •Compassion and empathy
- •Time management
- •Required certifications or licenses
- •Relevant education or degree
- •Clinical experience preferred
- •Background check and health screening
