Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Texas
The median dental practice administrator earns $114,150 a year in Texas ($54.88 an hour), with the middle half earning between $86,080 and $150,390.[1]
25th percentile
$86,080
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$114,150
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$150,390
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $114,150 per year or $54.88/hr at the median. Texas runs about 8% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Texas
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental practice administrators in Texas earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Texas hourly | Texas annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31.50 | $65,520 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $41.38 | $86,080 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $54.88 | $114,150 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $72.30 | $150,390 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $98.85 | $205,600 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $61.95 | $128,860 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Texas
58,420
4.15
1.08
How Texas compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $114,150 in Texas vs. $123,860 nationally, $9,710 (8%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $65,520 vs. $73,390, 11% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $205,600 vs. $224,340, 8% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 34.4% in Texas vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Texas
All 26 Texas metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $126,110 | $93,110–$164,450 | 5,160 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $124,400 | $95,030–$163,150 | 12,410 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $121,640 | $92,230–$156,510 | 17,140 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $119,870 | $91,410–$147,350 | 5,060 |
| Killeen-Temple | $119,710 | $93,670–$156,060 | 1,030 |
| Midland | $108,390 | $81,770–$132,240 | 280 |
| Lubbock | $106,950 | $80,700–$133,560 | 830 |
| Corpus Christi | $105,950 | $83,260–$132,100 | 820 |
| Sherman-Denison | $105,830 | $86,220–$132,070 | 350 |
| Wichita Falls | $105,640 | $79,920–$129,270 | 280 |
| Odessa | $105,310 | $84,570–$132,080 | 240 |
| Amarillo | $105,290 | $82,100–$134,830 | 520 |
| Waco | $104,840 | $80,080–$131,920 | 510 |
| College Station-Bryan | $103,950 | $76,800–$129,720 | 450 |
| Tyler | $103,640 | $84,360–$132,440 | 700 |
| Victoria | $103,420 | $81,770–$124,810 | 200 |
| Longview | $102,540 | $80,920–$131,370 | 380 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $102,420 | $70,840–$126,100 | 650 |
| Abilene | $102,210 | $79,750–$127,260 | 420 |
| San Angelo | $101,160 | $81,880–$125,530 | 240 |
| El Paso | $100,470 | $76,210–$128,030 | 1,770 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $99,360 | $76,010–$119,650 | 770 |
| Eagle Pass | $99,360 | $78,950–$120,820 | 90 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $97,180 | $73,500–$118,550 | 1,350 |
| Texarkana | $97,100 | $76,920–$118,000 | 300 |
| Laredo | $95,460 | $77,390–$122,200 | 340 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Texas
Texas's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 34.4% over 2024–2034, from 59,720 to 80,270 jobs, with about 6,920 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental practice administrator pay in Texas
Pay for a dental practice administrator depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Texas: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Texas?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Texas was $114,150 ($54.88 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $86,080 and $150,390. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $65,520 and the top 10% earned over $205,600.
Do dental practice administrators in Texas earn more than the national median?
No. The Texas median of $114,150 is lower than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $9,710 (8%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Texas metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 26 Texas metro areas with published BLS data, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos has the highest median at $126,110 a year. Laredo has the lowest, at $95,460.
How many dental practice administrators work in Texas?
BLS estimates 58,420 dental practice administrators were employed in Texas in May 2025. That is 4.15 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.08, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Texas?
Texas's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 34.4% over 2024–2034, from 59,720 to 80,270 jobs. That works out to about 6,920 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Texas long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers