Dental salaries in Houston
Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land, TX
Verified BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the core dental roles in Houston — official metropolitan survey values, not estimates.
Houston general dentist pay is -42% vs national and -39% vs Texas.
General Dentist 2025 median — national $170,950, Texas $162,360, Houston $98,570 (verified BLS); Houston 2026 estimate $102,000. 2024 history available on the role page.
Dentist pay distribution — Houston (verified)
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $76,790 |
| 25th percentilei | $97,200 |
| Median (50th)i | $98,570 |
| 75th percentilei | $168,990 |
| 90th percentilei | $306,110 |
| Mean (average)i | $156,500 |
More dental roles in Houston
Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection.
Clinical dentists
Dental specialists
Hygiene & assisting
Practice operations
Lab & support
Modeled local estimates for Houston: the national figure for each role scaled by the local labor-cost index, projected to 2026. Clearly labeled estimates — submit your salary to help sharpen them.
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