Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Odessa
The median dentist earns $153,860 a year in the Odessa metro, with the middle half between $124,160 and $193,530.[1]
25th percentile
$124,160
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$153,860
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$193,530
Upper end of the middle half
Odessa runs about 5% lower than the Texas median and ranks 10th of 20 Texas metros. It is about 10% lower than the national median.
Odessa pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,030 | $83,990 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $124,160 | $119,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $153,860 | $162,360 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $193,530 | $216,390 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $301,370 | $308,220 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $167,660 | $178,360 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Odessa: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Odessa?
The median dentist salary in the Odessa metro area is $153,860, with the middle half earning between $124,160 and $193,530 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $82,030 at the 10th percentile to $301,370 at the 90th.
Is Odessa higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Odessa runs about 5% lower than the Texas state median for dentists. It ranks 10th of 20 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Odessa compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Odessa is about 10% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Odessa area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the Odessa 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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