Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Killeen-Temple
The median dentist earns $147,360 a year in the Killeen-Temple metro, with the middle half between $106,610 and $197,670.[1]
25th percentile
$106,610
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$147,360
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$197,670
Upper end of the middle half
Killeen-Temple runs about 9% lower than the Texas median and ranks 14th of 20 Texas metros. It is about 14% lower than the national median.
Killeen-Temple pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,830 | $83,990 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $106,610 | $119,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $147,360 | $162,360 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $197,670 | $216,390 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $287,090 | $308,220 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $160,910 | $178,360 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Killeen-Temple: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Killeen-Temple?
The median dentist salary in the Killeen-Temple metro area is $147,360, with the middle half earning between $106,610 and $197,670 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $71,830 at the 10th percentile to $287,090 at the 90th.
Is Killeen-Temple higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Killeen-Temple runs about 9% lower than the Texas state median for dentists. It ranks 14th of 20 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Killeen-Temple compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Killeen-Temple is about 14% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Killeen-Temple area?
BLS estimates 120 dentists were employed in the Killeen-Temple metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.00, so the role is close to the national average.
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