Dentists, General Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $174,770 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $84.03
10th percentile $89,270
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,270
    25th
    $105,220
    50th (median)
    $174,770

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 260% Median Dentists, General salary is 160% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $171,230

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,940
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,790
    Nurse Practitioners $133,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,430
    Pharmacists $134,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Killeen, TX is $84.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $138.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dentists, General salary in Killeen, TX is 1.1% above 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $89,270 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,220.