Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Abilene
The median dentist earns $156,040 a year in the Abilene metro, with the middle half between $86,250 and $219,200.[1]
25th percentile
$86,250
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$156,040
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$219,200
Upper end of the middle half
Abilene runs about 4% lower than the Texas median and ranks 7th of 20 Texas metros. It is about 9% lower than the national median.
Abilene pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,390 | $83,990 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $86,250 | $119,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $156,040 | $162,360 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $219,200 | $216,390 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $284,130 | $308,220 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $163,850 | $178,360 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Abilene: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Abilene?
The median dentist salary in the Abilene metro area is $156,040, with the middle half earning between $86,250 and $219,200 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $81,390 at the 10th percentile to $284,130 at the 90th.
Is Abilene higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Abilene runs about 4% lower than the Texas state median for dentists. It ranks 7th of 20 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Abilene compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Abilene is about 9% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Abilene area?
BLS estimates 50 dentists were employed in the Abilene metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.80, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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