Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Specialist Salary in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington

The median dental specialist earns $402,600 a year in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro, with the middle half between $228,430 and $402,670.[1]

25th percentile

$228,430

Lower end of the middle half

Median

$402,600

Half earn more, half earn less

75th percentile

$402,670

Upper end of the middle half

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington runs about 41% higher than the Texas median and ranks 1st of 4 Texas metros. It is about 79% higher than the national median.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dental specialists. Many dental specialists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included. That can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.

Dental Specialist annual wages: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington vs. Texas vs. U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
PercentileMetro annualTexas annualU.S. annual
10th percentile$158,940$141,270$104,120
25th percentile$228,430$173,080$166,130
Median$402,600$286,510$224,990
75th percentile$402,670$389,520$280,590
90th percentile$408,710$407,960$402,700
Mean (average)$327,890$280,030$247,930

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.[2] Gross wages for employees; excludes the self-employed. Comparisons in this page are DSO Hire calculations and are not adjusted for cost of living.

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Dental Specialist salary in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington: FAQ

How much do dental specialists make in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?

The median dental specialist salary in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area is $402,600, with the middle half earning between $228,430 and $402,670 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $158,940 at the 10th percentile to $408,710 at the 90th.

Is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington higher or lower than the rest of Texas?

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington runs about 41% higher than the Texas state median for dental specialists. It ranks 1st of 4 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)

How does Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington compare nationally?

Dental Specialist pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington is about 79% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)