Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Tyler
The median dentist earns $125,990 a year in the Tyler metro, with the middle half between $105,710 and $281,020.[1]
25th percentile
$105,710
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$125,990
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$281,020
Upper end of the middle half
Tyler runs about 22% lower than the Texas median and ranks 19th of 20 Texas metros. It is about 26% lower than the national median.
Tyler pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,720 | $83,990 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $105,710 | $119,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $125,990 | $162,360 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $281,020 | $216,390 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $403,690 | $308,220 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $186,910 | $178,360 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Tyler: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Tyler?
The median dentist salary in the Tyler metro area is $125,990, with the middle half earning between $105,710 and $281,020 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $103,720 at the 10th percentile to $403,690 at the 90th.
Is Tyler higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Tyler runs about 22% lower than the Texas state median for dentists. It ranks 19th of 20 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Tyler compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Tyler is about 26% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Tyler area?
BLS estimates 100 dentists were employed in the Tyler metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.09, so the role is close to the national average.
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