Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Brownsville-Harlingen
The median dentist earns $134,550 a year in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro, with the middle half between $106,080 and $169,580.[1]
25th percentile
$106,080
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$134,550
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$169,580
Upper end of the middle half
Brownsville-Harlingen runs about 17% lower than the Texas median and ranks 16th of 20 Texas metros. It is about 21% lower than the national median.
Brownsville-Harlingen pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,890 | $83,990 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $106,080 | $119,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $134,550 | $162,360 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $169,580 | $216,390 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $266,130 | $308,220 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $152,180 | $178,360 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Brownsville-Harlingen: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Brownsville-Harlingen?
The median dentist salary in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area is $134,550, with the middle half earning between $106,080 and $169,580 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $65,890 at the 10th percentile to $266,130 at the 90th.
Is Brownsville-Harlingen higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Brownsville-Harlingen runs about 17% lower than the Texas state median for dentists. It ranks 16th of 20 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Brownsville-Harlingen compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Brownsville-Harlingen is about 21% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Brownsville-Harlingen area?
BLS estimates 80 dentists were employed in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.67, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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