Dentists, General Salary
The median pay for a dentists, general in Tyler, TX is $125,990/year ($60.57/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $104K at the entry level to $404K for experienced workers.
So what does $126K get you in Tyler?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Tyler’s Regional Price Parity (92.2). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Tyler
Pay for dentists, general in Tyler runs about 26% below the U.S. median of $171K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,338/month, 16.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.2 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Tyler can be a reasonable trade-off for dentists, generals who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for dentists, generals in metros near Tyler, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $180K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $99K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $188K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $162K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tyler, TX
Entry-level dentists, generals (10th percentile) start around $104K. Mid-career wages sit at $126K. Top earners bring in $404K or more, a $300K spread from bottom to top.
Dentists, General pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Dentists, General salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $231K | +35% | 310 |
| North Dakota | $221K | +29% | 260 |
| Minnesota | $219K | +28% | 2,370 |
| Tennessee | $215K | +26% | 2,200 |
| Oregon | $212K | +24% | 1,660 |
| Maine | $209K | +22% | 310 |
| North Carolina | $207K | +21% | 4,140 |
| Georgia | $207K | +21% | 2,620 |
| Vermont | $205K | +20% | 240 |
| Missouri | $205K | +20% | 2,440 |
| Virginia | $197K | +15% | 4,140 |
| Arizona | $194K | +14% | 3,470 |
| Wisconsin | $194K | +13% | 2,560 |
| New York | $183K | +7% | 7,340 |
| Massachusetts | $182K | +6% | 2,780 |
| Iowa | $182K | +6% | 1,240 |
| Nebraska | $180K | +5% | 790 |
| Arkansas | $179K | +5% | 1,210 |
| New Hampshire | $177K | +4% | 500 |
| Florida | $175K | +2% | 9,320 |
| New Jersey | $171K | +0% | 2,980 |
| Louisiana | $171K | -0% | 1,500 |
| West Virginia | $170K | -0% | 420 |
| Michigan | $170K | -1% | 3,620 |
| Washington | $170K | -1% | 3,240 |
| Maryland | $169K | -1% | 2,100 |
| Hawaii | $168K | -2% | 830 |
| Ohio | $167K | -2% | 2,790 |
| Montana | $167K | -2% | 380 |
| Indiana | $167K | -3% | 2,300 |
| Colorado | $166K | -3% | 2,940 |
| Oklahoma | $166K | -3% | 980 |
| California | $166K | -3% | 16,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $163K | -4% | 4,460 |
| Texas | $162K | -5% | 8,920 |
| Nevada | $162K | -5% | 1,100 |
| Rhode Island | $162K | -5% | 360 |
| Connecticut | $160K | -6% | 1,950 |
| South Carolina | $159K | -7% | 2,140 |
| South Dakota | $158K | -7% | 390 |
| Illinois | $156K | -9% | 6,940 |
| New Mexico | $155K | -9% | 780 |
| Mississippi | $144K | -16% | 740 |
| Kentucky | $134K | -22% | 790 |
| Utah | $133K | -22% | 1,020 |
| Idaho | $124K | -27% | 650 |
| Wyoming | $124K | -28% | 240 |
Showing 1–10 of 47 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a dentists, general afford a 2BR apartment alone in Tyler?
Yes — at the median salary of $126K, rent takes 16.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,338/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for dentists, generals in Tyler?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new dentists, generals typically earn — is $104K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,223/month. At HUD’s $1,338/month FMR, rent would take 22% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is dentists, general a high-paying job in Tyler?
Local pay runs 26% below the national median — $126K here vs. $171K nationally. Cost of living is 8% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Tyler compare to the national average for dentists, generals?
Tyler pays $126K median vs. the U.S. average of $171K — that’s -26%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.2), the purchasing-power equivalent is $137K — below the national median.
How much do dentists, generals make in Tyler, TX?
The median is $125,990 a year, that works out to about $61 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $103,720, and experienced dentists, generals can clear $403,690. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $126K enough to live in Tyler?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,072/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,338/month, which eats 16.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a dentists, general salary go in Tyler?
Tyler has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median dentists, general salary is worth about $136,649 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do dentists, generals get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.