Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Wichita Falls
The median dentist earns $148,800 a year in the Wichita Falls metro, with the middle half between $84,300 and $220,540.[1]
25th percentile
$84,300
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$148,800
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$220,540
Upper end of the middle half
Wichita Falls runs about 8% lower than the Texas median and ranks 13th of 20 Texas metros. It is about 13% lower than the national median.
Wichita Falls pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,580 | $83,990 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $84,300 | $119,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $148,800 | $162,360 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $220,540 | $216,390 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $307,990 | $308,220 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $167,460 | $178,360 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Wichita Falls: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Wichita Falls?
The median dentist salary in the Wichita Falls metro area is $148,800, with the middle half earning between $84,300 and $220,540 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $79,580 at the 10th percentile to $307,990 at the 90th.
Is Wichita Falls higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Wichita Falls runs about 8% lower than the Texas state median for dentists. It ranks 13th of 20 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Wichita Falls compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Wichita Falls is about 13% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Wichita Falls area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the Wichita Falls metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.96, so the role is close to the national average.
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