Dentists, General Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $169,150 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $81.32
10th percentile $91,240
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,240
    25th
    $105,410
    50th (median)
    $169,150
    75th
    $219,790

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 265% Median Dentists, General salary is 165% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,740
    Physicians, All Other $312,520
    Nurse Practitioners $123,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Waco, TX is $81.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $137.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dentists, General salary in Waco, TX is 2.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $91,240 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,410.