Dentist, General salary in Texas
What dentists, general earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$162,360$78.06 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$119,990 – $216,390Top 10%: $308,220+
Jobs8,9200.79× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $179,990 | $86.53 | 2,890 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $98,570 | $47.39 | 1,660 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $188,190 | $90.48 | 820 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $162,140 | $77.95 | 690 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $132,010 | $63.47 | 180 |
| El Paso, TX | $150,940 | $72.57 | 160 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $134,160 | $64.50 | 150 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $152,820 | $73.47 | 130 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $147,360 | $70.85 | 120 |
| Amarillo, TX | $154,960 | $74.50 | 100 |
| Tyler, TX | $125,990 | $60.57 | 100 |
| Waco, TX | $145,630 | $70.02 | 100 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $180,630 | $86.84 | 90 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $154,380 | $74.22 | 90 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $134,550 | $64.69 | 80 |
| Longview, TX | $170,660 | $82.05 | 80 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $157,770 | $75.85 | 70 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $154,340 | $74.20 | 70 |
| Abilene, TX | $156,040 | $75.02 | 50 |
| Laredo, TX | $149,820 | $72.03 | 50 |
| Odessa, TX | $153,860 | $73.97 | 40 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $148,800 | $71.54 | 40 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $157,900 | $75.91 | 40 |
| Victoria, TX | $129,430 | $62.23 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Dentist, General pay in similar states
California · $165,950 Pennsylvania · $163,390 Nevada · $162,200 Rhode Island · $161,560 Connecticut · $160,440 South Carolina · $158,640
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Texas?
Dentists, General in Texas earned a median of $162,360 a year ($78.06 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $119,990 to $216,390.
Where in Texas do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $188,190.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.