How much does a dentist make in Dallas?
$180,000a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $86.53 an hour or $15,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $86.53
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 2,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $134,300Median: $180,000Highest 10%: $304,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $134,300 | $64.55 | |
| 25th | $136,700 | $65.70 | |
| Median | $180,000 | $86.53 | |
| 75th | $289,200 | $139.04 | |
| 90th | $304,100 | $146.22 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| Austin, TX | $188,200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $180,600 |
| Longview, TX | $170,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $162,100 |
| Beaumont, TX | $157,800 |
| Abilene, TX | $156,000 |
| Amarillo, TX | $155,000 |
| College Station, TX | $154,300 |
| El Paso, TX | $150,900 |
| Laredo, TX | $149,800 |
| Killeen, TX | $147,400 |
| Waco, TX | $145,600 |
| Brownsville, TX | $134,600 |
| McAllen, TX | $134,200 |
| Tyler, TX | $126,000 |
| Houston, TX | $98,570 |
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 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
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 $86.53 ($180,000 a year).
Do dentists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $180,000 against $171,000 nationally, 5% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $162,400, so Dallas pays 11% more.
Where does Dallas rank for dentist pay?
122 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $134,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $304,100 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.