Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Laredo
The median dentist earns $149,820 a year in the Laredo metro, with the middle half between $119,990 and $258,750.[1]
25th percentile
$119,990
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$149,820
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$258,750
Upper end of the middle half
Laredo runs about 8% lower than the Texas median and ranks 12th of 20 Texas metros. It is about 12% lower than the national median.
Laredo pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,930 | $83,990 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $119,990 | $119,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $149,820 | $162,360 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $258,750 | $216,390 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $268,630 | $308,220 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $169,130 | $178,360 | $191,350 |
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0.47
0.59
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Dentist salary in Laredo: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Laredo?
The median dentist salary in the Laredo metro area is $149,820, with the middle half earning between $119,990 and $258,750 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $77,930 at the 10th percentile to $268,630 at the 90th.
Is Laredo higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Laredo runs about 8% lower than the Texas state median for dentists. It ranks 12th of 20 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Laredo compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Laredo 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 Laredo area?
BLS estimates 50 dentists were employed in the Laredo metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.59, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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