Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Specialist Salary in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
The median dental specialist earns $389,520 a year in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro, with the middle half between $225,760 and $389,520.[1]
25th percentile
$225,760
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$389,520
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$389,520
Upper end of the middle half
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands runs about 36% higher than the Texas median and ranks 2nd of 4 Texas metros. It is about 73% higher than the national median.
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $153,780 | $141,270 | $104,120 |
| 25th percentile | $225,760 | $173,080 | $166,130 |
| Median | $389,520 | $286,510 | $224,990 |
| 75th percentile | $389,520 | $389,520 | $280,590 |
| 90th percentile | $389,560 | $407,960 | $402,700 |
| Mean (average) | $303,690 | $280,030 | $247,930 |
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Dental Specialist salary in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands: FAQ
How much do dental specialists make in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands?
The median dental specialist salary in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area is $389,520, with the middle half earning between $225,760 and $389,520 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $153,780 at the 10th percentile to $389,560 at the 90th.
Is Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands runs about 36% higher than the Texas state median for dental specialists. It ranks 2nd of 4 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands compare nationally?
Dental Specialist pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands is about 73% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
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