Dentists, All Other Specialists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $220,420 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $105.97
10th percentile $66,460
90th percentile —
National median $225,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,460
    25th
    $212,010
    50th (median)
    $220,420

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, All Other Specialists salary vs area income 274% Median Dentists, All Other Specialists salary is 174% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, All Other Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $469,750
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $281,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $279,820
    Tucson, AZ $254,650
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $249,600
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $244,170

    Nearby metros — Dentists, All Other Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $281,940
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $227,570
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $220,270

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, All Other Specialists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, All Other Specialists in Houston, TX is $105.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $187.29 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Dentists, All Other Specialists salaries?

    The median Dentists, All Other Specialists salary in Houston, TX is 2.4% below the national median of $225,770. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, All Other Specialists in Houston?

    Entry-level Dentists, All Other Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $66,460 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $212,010.