Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Corpus Christi
The median dentist earns $180,630 a year in the Corpus Christi metro, with the middle half between $140,030 and $279,450.[1]
25th percentile
$140,030
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$180,630
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$279,450
Upper end of the middle half
Corpus Christi runs about 11% higher than the Texas median and ranks 2nd of 20 Texas metros. It is about 6% higher than the national median.
Corpus Christi pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $88,410 | $83,990 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $140,030 | $119,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $180,630 | $162,360 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $279,450 | $216,390 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $282,100 | $308,220 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $197,520 | $178,360 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Corpus Christi: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Corpus Christi?
The median dentist salary in the Corpus Christi metro area is $180,630, with the middle half earning between $140,030 and $279,450 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $88,410 at the 10th percentile to $282,100 at the 90th.
Is Corpus Christi higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Corpus Christi runs about 11% higher than the Texas state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 20 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Corpus Christi compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Corpus Christi is about 6% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Corpus Christi area?
BLS estimates 90 dentists were employed in the Corpus Christi metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.56, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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