Dentist Salary in Texas (2026)
$78.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $122,239/year ($10,187/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 35th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 8,920 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $162,360 a year — though pay ranges from $83,990 for newcomers to $308,220 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $83,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $119,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $162,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $216,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $308,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,920 Dentist jobs in Texas (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Dentist salary of $162,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $122,239 — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
| Gross (median) | $162,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,700 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,421 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $122,239 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,187 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Texas?
- The median Dentist salary in Texas is $162,360 per year ($78.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $119,990 and $216,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Texas?
- On the median salary of $162,360, a single filer in Texas takes home about $122,239 per year ($10,187 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 8,920 Dentist jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.