DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$120,000
vs National
-7.7%
National: $130,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$129,450
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$120,000
-7.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$130,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dentists, General in Houston, TX earns $120,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.7% below the national average of $130,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $129,450 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DR. WU PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY PLLC | $228,800 | 1 |
| COPPERFIELD FAMILY DENTISTRY PLLC | $173,566 | 5 |
| MINT DENTISTRY | $170,000 | 25 |
| SPRING MINT DENTISTRY PLLC | $169,000 | 1 |
| CYPRESS MINT DENTISTRY PLLC | $169,000 | 1 |
| Texas Dental Associates P.A. | $165,000 | 3 |
| HOUSTON MINT DENTISTRY PLLC | $159,500 | 2 |
| REDBIRD DENTAL PLLC | $157,726 | 2 |
| KS2 TX, PC | $150,000 | 66 |
| JDC Healthcare, PLLC | $144,000 | 317 |
| JINDAL DENTAL ASSOCIATES PC | $144,000 | 1 |
| SOUMAVA SEN DDS PC | $144,000 | 124 |
| Red Bird Dental, PLLC | $138,863 | 5 |
| West Road Dental | $136,427 | 1 |
| ST. HOPE FOUNDATION | $135,000 | 4 |
| AMERICAN SMILES, PC | $133,203 | 2 |
| CONTEMPORARY ENDODONTICS | $133,203 | 2 |
| North Shore Dental, PC | $129,376 | 2 |
| Wallisville Dental Associates, P.A. | $114,000 | 2 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at H | $109,253 | 2 |
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How much does a Dentists, General make in Houston, TX?
The median Dentists, General salary in Houston, TX is $120,000 based on 72 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Dentists, General?
A Dentists, General in Houston, TX earns 7.7% less than the national median of $130,000, or $129,450 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.