Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in El Paso
The median dentist earns $150,940 a year in the El Paso metro, with the middle half between $100,760 and $215,760.[1]
25th percentile
$100,760
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$150,940
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$215,760
Upper end of the middle half
El Paso runs about 7% lower than the Texas median and ranks 11th of 20 Texas metros. It is about 12% lower than the national median.
El Paso pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,570 | $83,990 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $100,760 | $119,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $150,940 | $162,360 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $215,760 | $216,390 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $272,620 | $308,220 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $164,300 | $178,360 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in El Paso: FAQ
How much do dentists make in El Paso?
The median dentist salary in the El Paso metro area is $150,940, with the middle half earning between $100,760 and $215,760 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $79,570 at the 10th percentile to $272,620 at the 90th.
Is El Paso higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
El Paso runs about 7% lower than the Texas state median for dentists. It ranks 11th of 20 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does El Paso compare nationally?
Dentist pay in El Paso is about 12% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the El Paso area?
BLS estimates 160 dentists were employed in the El Paso metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.61, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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