Dentists, General Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $162,290 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $78.02
10th percentile $132,410
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,650
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $132,410
    25th
    $132,800
    50th (median)
    $162,290
    75th
    $216,370

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 186% Median Dentists, General salary is 86% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $203,900
    Abilene, TX $188,950
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $182,420
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $181,760
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $175,860
    Killeen-Temple, TX $174,770

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,290
    Physicians, All Other $168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,190
    Pharmacists $137,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Dallas, TX is $78.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $146.22 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Dallas, TX is 6.1% below the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Dallas?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $132,410 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,800.