Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington

The median dentist earns $179,990 a year in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro, with most between $136,650 and $289,210.

25th percentile

$136,650

Entry / lower range

Median

$179,990

The typical pay

75th percentile

$289,210

Experienced / upper range

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington runs about 11% above the Texas median. Versus the national median, it's about 5% above average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?

The median dentist salary in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area is about $179,990, with most earning between $136,650 and $289,210 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington higher or lower than the rest of Texas?

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington runs about 11% above the Texas state median for dentists.

How does Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington is about 5% above average.

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