How much does a dentist make in Houston?
$389,500a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $187.27 an hour or $32,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $187.27
- Vs. national median
- +73%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 23
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $153,800Median: $389,500Highest 10%: $389,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $153,800 | $73.93 | |
| 25th | $225,800 | $108.54 | |
| Median | $389,500 | $187.27 | |
| 75th | $389,500 | $187.27 | |
| 90th | $389,600 | $187.29 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| Dallas, TX | $402,600 |
| Austin, TX | $281,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $213,700 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
| Cardiologist | $187,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $187.27 ($389,500 a year).
Do dentists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $389,500 against $225,000 nationally, 73% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $286,500, so Houston pays 36% more.
Where does Houston rank for dentist pay?
3 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $153,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $389,600 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.