📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Dentists General Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$168,682
per year
Median
$157,985
per year
Hourly
$81.1
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$85,439
25th Percentile — Junior$115,292
50th Percentile — Median$157,985
75th Percentile — Senior$182,461
90th Percentile — Top Earners$209,061
💡 Top-earning Dentists Generals in Texas make up to $209,061 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$137.3k
2021
$143.1k
2022
$149.1k
2023
$155.4k
2024
$161.9k
2025
$168.7k
2026
📈 Dentists General salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 4.2% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Dentists General Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $163,622 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $151,814 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $166,995 -1.0% Medium
Austin $182,177 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $161,935 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $138,319 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $163,622 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $146,753 -13.0% Medium
Plano $172,056 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $134,946 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $138,319 -18.0% Medium
Garland $160,248 -5.0% Medium
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Dentists General Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Dentists Generals. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $168,682 per year, Texas's Dentists General salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $85,439–$115,292, while experienced Dentists Generals can command $182,461–$209,061.

Looking ahead, the Dentists General profession in Texas is projected to grow at 4.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Dentists General salary in Texas is $168,682 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $177,560.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Dentists Generals the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Dentists General employment.
  • At $168,682/year, Texas Dentists General salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $177,560/year.