SOC 29-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dentists, All Other Specialists — Texas
Texas · 4 metro areas compared
In Texas the median wage for Dentists, All Other Specialists reaches $286,510 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Texas the median wage for Dentists, All Other Specialists reaches $286,510 a year. That is 27.3% more than the national median of $224,990. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $173,080 and $389,520. The lowest tenth earn under $141,270, while the highest tenth earn more than $407,960.
The area has 730 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.55 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 19 states with published data for this occupation, Texas ranks 1st by median wage. Dallas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $402,600. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 7th of 794 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $141,270 | −37.2% |
| 25th | $173,080 | −23.1% |
| Median (50th) | $286,510 | +27.3% |
| 75th | $389,520 | +73.1% |
| 90th | $407,960 | +81.3% |
| Mean | $280,030 | +24.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $402,600 | — | |
| 2 | Houston | $389,520 | — | |
| 3 | Austin | $281,940 | — | |
| 4 | San Antonio | $213,660 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $286,510 goes as far as $295,067 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$286,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$295,067US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $286,510 a year, 27.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $141,270 to $407,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 730 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 19 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $402,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dentists, All Other Specialists in Texas?
The median annual wage is $286,510, or $137.74 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $224,990, so pay in Texas is 27.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Texas earns more than $407,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $141,270 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dallas, at $402,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 730 jobs in this occupation in Texas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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