Dental Specialist jobs in San Antonio, TX
The median dental specialist pay in the San Antonio area is $105.90 per hour ($220,270 a year), with the typical range running from $91.50 to $115+. That ranks 6th of 10 U.S. metro areas for dental specialist pay, and 3rd of 10 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Antonio.
- $105.90median pay per hour, San Antonio
- $92–$115+typical range per hour
- 70dental specialists employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Specialist pay in San Antonio, TX
The metro median is 3% below the Texas statewide median of $109.41 per hour. Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dentists, all other specialists employed in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.57).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.30 | $60,940 | 73% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $91.50 | $190,320 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $105.90 | $220,270 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 6% above U.S. median |
How San Antonio ranks
- 6th of 10 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 3rd of 10 after adjusting for local prices
BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, All Other Specialists (SOC 29-1029), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in San Antonio
- Overall prices in San Antonio-New Braunfels run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $105.90 median hour buys what $111.81 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $190,620
- Per month: $15,885
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Bexar County
HRSA lists 10 active dental health shortage designations that include Bexar County (8 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels, TX | 30 mi | $105.90/hr | 116,477 |
| Austin, TX | 74 mi | $109.41/hr | 993,588 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 84 mi | $109.41/hr | 78,380 |
| Leander, TX | 86 mi | $109.41/hr | 87,511 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 88 mi | $109.41/hr | 66,819 |
| Round Rock, TX | 90 mi | $109.41/hr | 135,359 |
Dental Specialist jobs in Texas · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Texas
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do dental specialists make in San Antonio, TX?
Dental Specialists in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area have a median pay of $105.90 per hour, about $220,270 a year. The middle half earn between $91.50 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Antonio a good place for dental specialists once cost of living is counted?
San Antonio-New Braunfels ranks 3rd of 10 metro areas for dental specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 6th of 10 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Texas license to work in San Antonio as a dental specialist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is San Antonio in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 10 active dental health shortage designations that include Bexar County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in San Antonio?
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Your Dental Specialist pay reportSan Antonio, TX · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Soumava Sen Dds PCSan Antonio, TX · 1 wage offer$62.50/ hr$62–$62
- Marquis Center of Dallas PLLCDallas, TX · 1 wage offer$200.00/ hr$200–$200
- Crescent Dental, PLLCSeguin, TX · 1 wage offer$173.08/ hr$173–$173
- Hmdg, PLLCSanger, TX · 1 wage offer$173.08/ hr$173–$173
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
25 employer-reported wage offers for Dental Specialist in federal filings in Texas, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open Dental Specialist roles
Open Dental Specialist roles near San Antonio, TX, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.