PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
General Dentist
Smile Brands · Austin, TX
$200k–$400k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dentist jobs in Austin, TX
Pay for dentists in the Austin area centers on $87.39 per hour, or about $181,760 a year. The lower quarter earns under $60.09 and the upper quarter over $115+. That ranks 97th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 124th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Austin. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Austin.
- $87.39median pay per hour, Austin
- $60–$115+typical range per hour
- 790dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 16% above the Texas statewide median of $75.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 790 dentists, general employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.91 | $95,490 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.09 | $124,990 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Median | $87.39 | $181,760 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Austin ranks
- 97th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 124th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 17 Texas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), 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 Austin
- Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $87.39 median hour buys what $89.11 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.
Estimate your Austin paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,146
- Per year: $157,302
- Per month: $13,108
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Travis County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Travis County (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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pflugerville, TX | 14 mi | $87.39/hr | 66,819 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 15 mi | $87.39/hr | 78,380 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 47 mi | $53.64/hr | 116,477 |
| Killeen, TX | 54 mi | $84.03/hr | 160,616 |
| Temple, TX | 60 mi | $84.03/hr | 96,267 |
| San Antonio, TX | 74 mi | $53.64/hr | 1,526,656 |
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 dentists make in Austin, TX?
Dentists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $87.39 per hour, about $181,760 a year. The middle half earn between $60.09 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Austin a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 124th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 97th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Austin?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Austin. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Austin.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Austin as a dentist?
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 Austin in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Travis County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dentists in Austin?
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Your Dentist pay reportAustin, TX · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Meadows Dental Care LLCAustin, TX · 2 wage offers$112.50/ hr$100–$125
- Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 8 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
- Alameda Dental Care PLLCEl Paso, TX · 2 wage offers$113.34/ hr$102–$125
- Aspen DentalArlington, TX · 6 postings$105.77/ hr$91–$144
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$91Median$144.23High$192
14 Dentist postings with published pay in Texas, 11 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 14 Dentist roles
- General DentistPermanent$200k–$400k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$200k–$230k/ year
+ 12 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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