How much does a dentist make in Dallas?
$402,600a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $193.56 an hour or $33,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $193.56
- Vs. national median
- +79%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 23
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $158,900Median: $402,600Highest 10%: $408,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $158,900 | $76.41 | |
| 25th | $228,400 | $109.82 | |
| Median | $402,600 | $193.56 | |
| 75th | $402,700 | $193.59 | |
| 90th | $408,700 | $196.50 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| Houston, TX | $389,500 |
| Austin, TX | $281,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $213,700 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $276,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $193.56 ($402,600 a year).
Do dentists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $402,600 against $225,000 nationally, 79% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $286,500, so Dallas pays 41% more.
Where does Dallas rank for dentist pay?
2 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $158,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $408,700 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.