Dentists, General Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $168,550 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $81.03
10th percentile $82,380
90th percentile —
Employed locally 90
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,380
    25th
    $98,420
    50th (median)
    $168,550
    75th
    $209,580

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 258% Median Dentists, General salary is 158% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,290
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,870
    Nurse Practitioners $125,760
    Physicians, All Other $239,170
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $37,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Longview, TX is $81.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $171.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dentists, General salary in Longview, TX is 2.5% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $82,380 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,420.