How much does a dentist make in Texas?
$162,400a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Texas. That is $78.06 an hour or $13,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.06
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 8,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,990Median: $162,400Highest 10%: $308,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,990 | $40.38 | |
| 25th | $120,000 | $57.69 | |
| Median | $162,400 | $78.06 | |
| 75th | $216,400 | $104.03 | |
| 90th | $308,200 | $148.18 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $188,200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $180,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $180,000 |
| 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 |
| Odessa, TX | $153,900 |
| El Paso, TX | $150,900 |
| Laredo, TX | $149,800 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $148,800 |
| Killeen, TX | $147,400 |
| Waco, TX | $145,600 |
| Brownsville, TX | $134,600 |
| McAllen, TX | $134,200 |
| Victoria, TX | $129,400 |
| Tyler, TX | $126,000 |
| Houston, TX | $98,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 32. Oklahoma | $166,200 |
| 33. California | $166,000 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $163,400 |
| 35. Texas | $162,400 |
| 36. Nevada | $162,200 |
| 37. Rhode Island | $161,600 |
| 38. Connecticut | $160,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $78.06 ($162,400 a year).
Do dentists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $162,400 against $171,000 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for dentist pay?
Texas ranks 35 of 47 states.
Which city in Texas pays dentists the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $188,200 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.