Dentists, General pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for dentists, general is $78.06 an hour ($162,360 a year). About 8,920 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($170,950). Texas ranks 35th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dentists, general in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.38 | $83,990 |
| 25% of workers | $57.69 | $119,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78.06 | $162,360 |
| 75% of workers | $104.03 | $216,390 |
| 90% of workers | $148.18 | $308,220 |
Dentists, General pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $188,190 | 820 |
| Corpus Christi | $180,630 | 90 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $179,990 | 2,890 |
| Longview | $170,660 | 80 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $162,140 | 690 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $157,770 | 70 |
| Abilene | $156,040 | 50 |
| Amarillo | $154,960 | 100 |
| College Station-Bryan | $154,340 | 70 |
| Odessa | $153,860 | 40 |
| El Paso | $150,940 | 160 |
| Laredo | $149,820 | 50 |
| Wichita Falls | $148,800 | 40 |
| Killeen-Temple | $147,360 | 120 |
| Waco | $145,630 | 100 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $134,550 | 80 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $134,160 | 150 |
| Victoria | $129,430 | 30 |
| Tyler | $125,990 | 100 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $98,570 | 1,660 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dentists, general
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | $45,430 |
| Physicians, All Other | $269,800 |
| Dental Hygienists | $99,240 |
| Dermatologists | $218,670 |
| Registered Nurses | $95,970 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,670 |
| Pharmacists | $138,260 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,810 |
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