Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in San Antonio-New Braunfels
The median dentist earns $162,140 a year in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro, with the middle half between $96,570 and $287,860.[1]
25th percentile
$96,570
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$162,140
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$287,860
Upper end of the middle half
San Antonio-New Braunfels runs about the same as the Texas median and ranks 5th of 20 Texas metros. It is about 5% lower than the national median.
San Antonio-New Braunfels pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,940 | $83,990 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $96,570 | $119,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $162,140 | $162,360 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $287,860 | $216,390 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $341,560 | $308,220 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $175,860 | $178,360 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in San Antonio-New Braunfels: FAQ
How much do dentists make in San Antonio-New Braunfels?
The median dentist salary in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area is $162,140, with the middle half earning between $96,570 and $287,860 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $58,940 at the 10th percentile to $341,560 at the 90th.
Is San Antonio-New Braunfels higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
San Antonio-New Braunfels runs about the same as the Texas state median for dentists. It ranks 5th of 20 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does San Antonio-New Braunfels compare nationally?
Dentist pay in San Antonio-New Braunfels is about 5% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area?
BLS estimates 690 dentists were employed in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.76, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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