How much does a dentist make in Texas?
$286,500a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Texas. That is $137.75 an hour or $23,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $137.75
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $141,300Median: $286,500Highest 10%: $408,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $141,300 | $67.92 | |
| 25th | $173,100 | $83.21 | |
| Median | $286,500 | $137.75 | |
| 75th | $389,500 | $187.27 | |
| 90th | $408,000 | $196.13 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $402,600 |
| Houston, TX | $389,500 |
| Austin, TX | $281,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $213,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 1. Texas | $286,500 |
| 2. Oregon | $256,500 |
| 3. Illinois | $250,900 |
| 4. South Carolina | $246,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $137.75 ($286,500 a year).
Do dentists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $286,500 against $225,000 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Texas rank for dentist pay?
Texas ranks 1 of 19 states.
Which city in Texas pays dentists the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $402,600 a year.
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.