TX · Tyler · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Tyler, TX

Pay for dentists in Texas centers on $75.66 per hour, or about $157,370 a year. The lower quarter earns under $60.09 and the upper quarter over $103.91. That is 9% below the U.S. median of $83.07 per hour. The free report below lists employers near Tyler and what they pay.

Dentist pay in Tyler, TX

Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 7,690 dentists, general employed in Texas.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$46.00$95,68045% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.09$124,99028% below U.S. median
Median$75.66$157,3709% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$103.91$216,13025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

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 Tyler

  • Overall prices in Tyler run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.9).

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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Estimated weekly gross$2,724
  • Per year: $136,188
  • Per month: $11,349
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Texas. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Dentist roles in Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Tyler as they open.

PermanentPosted 4 days ago

General Dentist

Smile Brands · Houston, TX

$200k–$400k/ year
  • Part-time
  • Req 39832
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Wichita Falls, TX

$200k–$230k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012510
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

General Dentist

Smile Brands · Pasadena, TX

$200k–$400k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 39624
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

General Dentist

Smile Brands · Magnolia, TX

$200k–$400k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 39656
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago

General Dentist

Smile Brands · San Antonio, TX

$200k–$400k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 38163
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago

General Dentist

Smile Brands · Bedford, TX

$200k–$400k/ year
  • Part-time
  • Req 38431
Top 25% pay
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Dental health shortage areas in Smith County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Smith County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Longview, TX35 mi$81.03/hr83,668
Rockwall, TX78 mi$78.02/hr53,547
Mesquite, TX80 mi$78.02/hr150,140
Rowlett, TX83 mi$78.02/hr68,123
Wylie, TX86 mi$78.02/hr62,954
Garland, TX87 mi$78.02/hr250,431

Dentist jobs in Texas · Dentist 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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Tyler

Tyler city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dentists make in Tyler, TX?

Dentists in Texas have a median pay of $75.66 per hour, about $157,370 a year. The middle half earn between $60.09 and $103.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Do I need a Texas license to work in Tyler 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 Tyler in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Smith 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 Tyler?

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Your Dentist pay reportTyler, TX · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Alpha First Dental Clinic P.A.Tyler, TX · 3 wage offers$96.15/ hr$51–$144
  • Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 8 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
  • Alameda Dental Care PLLCEl Paso, TX · 2 wage offers$113.34/ hr$102–$125
  • Meadows Dental Care LLCAustin, TX · 2 wage offers$112.50/ hr$100–$125

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

  1. General DentistPermanent
    $200k–$400k/ year
    Smile Brands · Houston, TX · posted 4 days ago
  2. Associate DentistPermanent
    $200k–$230k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Wichita Falls, TX · posted 10 days ago

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