How much does a dentist make in Austin?
$281,900a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $135.55 an hour or $23,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $135.55
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 23
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $162,500Median: $281,900Highest 10%: $408,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $162,500 | $78.12 | |
| 25th | $162,500 | $78.12 | |
| Median | $281,900 | $135.55 | |
| 75th | $326,200 | $156.81 | |
| 90th | $408,400 | $196.36 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| Dallas, TX | $402,600 |
| Houston, TX | $389,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $213,700 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
| Pediatrician | $175,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $135.55 ($281,900 a year).
Do dentists make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $281,900 against $225,000 nationally, 25% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $286,500, so Austin pays 2% less.
Where does Austin rank for dentist pay?
4 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $162,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $408,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.