Salary report · Austin, TX

What is the average Dentist salary in Austin, TX?

Dentists in Austin earn a median of $191,400 per year — about 12% above the national average. Pay ranges from $137,800 (25th percentile) to $296,700 (90th percentile).

25th percentile
$137,800
Median
$191,400
75th percentile
$245,000
90th percentile
$296,700
YoY change
+3.9%

Dentist salary by experience level

Entry · 0–2 yrs
$124,400
Mid · 3–5 yrs
$191,400
Senior · 6–8 yrs
$245,000
Lead · 8+ yrs
$277,500

How Austin pay compares

Austin median$191,400
National median$170,910
Cost-of-living adjusted(COL index 119)$160,800

Cost-of-living adjusted is the Austin salary translated into equivalent purchasing power vs the US average (COL index 100). Useful for comparing offers across cities.

5-year salary trend

$164K
2022
$171K
2023
$177K
2024
$184K
2025
$191K
2026

Trend extrapolated from BLS May 2024 BLS OEWS OEWS data using the latest year-over-year growth rate of 3.9%.

Dentist job market in Austin

Austin has become a major tech hub with offices for Apple, Google, Tesla and many startups. No state income tax; housing has gotten expensive.

An estimated 3,400 dentists work in the Austin metro. Daily responsibilities typically include:

  • Perform exams and cleanings
  • Diagnose oral conditions
  • Perform procedures
  • Educate patients
  • Manage dental practice

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FAQ

How much does a Dentist make in Austin, TX?+

Dentists in Austin earn a median of $191,400 per year — about 12% above the national average of $170,910.

What's the entry-level Dentist salary in Austin?+

Entry-level Dentists in Austin typically earn around $124,400 per year. Salaries scale to about $277,500 at the senior level with 8+ years of experience.

Is $191,400 a good Dentist salary in Austin?+

$191,400 is the median, meaning half of Dentists in Austin earn more and half earn less. Adjusted for the city's cost-of-living index of 119, that's roughly $160,800 in nationally-equivalent purchasing power.

How fast is Dentist pay growing in Austin?+

Dentist salaries in Austin grew about 3.9% year-over-year in the latest BLS data. The 10-year national outlook for this role is +5%.

Where do Dentists in Austin get paid the most?+

The 90th percentile Dentist salary in Austin is around $296,700. These typically include senior, lead, or specialist roles at major employers.

Are you being paid fairly in Austin?

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