TX · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1021

Dentists, General Salary in Texas

Median Annual Salary $157,370 -9% below national average (national: $172,790)
$207,300Mean Annual
$76Median Hourly
7,690Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$157,370
$95,680
10th pct.
N/A
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$95,680$46.00
25th percentile$124,990$60.09
50th percentile (median)$157,370$75.66
75th percentile$216,120$103.91
90th percentile (top earners)N/AN/A
Mean (average)$207,300$99.66

How Texas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Texas
Texas (current) $157,370
Vermont $230,990 +47%
Alaska $230,830 +47%
Delaware $224,690 +43%
Minnesota $209,820 +33%
Maine $208,860 +33%
Arizona $206,660 +31%
Wisconsin $206,650 +31%
North Dakota $201,280 +28%

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Marketing Managers $140,620 43,920
Pharmacists $136,950 22,720

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Dentists, General salary in Texas?

The mean dentists, general salary in Texas is $207,300 per year. The median (middle) salary is $157,370 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Dentists, General in Texas?

Entry-level dentists, generals (10th percentile) in Texas typically earn around $95,680 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $124,990 per year.

What is the highest Dentists, General salary in Texas?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Texas make approximately N/A per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $216,120 per year.

How does the Texas Dentists, General salary compare to the national average?

The median dentists, general salary in Texas is $157,370, which is -9% below national average of $172,790.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes