Source: SalaryDr salary data for General Dentist in Texas (Private Practice) (N=9 verified submissions, updated February 4, 2026, data as of 2026-02-04). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Real compensation data for general dentists working in private practice settings in Texas.
$250,000
$359,667
$208,250
$525,000
Real insights from General Dentist physicians in Private Practice settings in Texas:
"32 hours per week, total vacation time, including holidays is 4 weeks total. I mainly take vacation during holidays as that is when most patients do not mind us being closed."— General Dentist Physician, Private Practice
"I see patients four days per week with an occasional Friday. I spend 6-8 hours per week on administrative tasks. Overall 40-45 hours per week. I take 4 weeks of vacation typically. As an owner in a group practice, I have plenty of flexibility. "— General Dentist Physician, Private Practice
The average General Dentist salary for Private Practice settings in Texas is $359,667, with a median of $250,000. This is based on 9 verified submissions.
Private Practice physicians in Texas earn a median of $250,000, compared to $250,000 for all General Dentist physicians in Texas. This represents a 0% lower salary than the state average.
Key factors include years of experience (5 years average in this data), geographic location within Texas, subspecialty training, and individual productivity metrics. Private Practice settings often reward productivity and practice ownership.
Private Practice General Dentist physicians in Texas earn a median of $250,000, compared to $300,000 nationally for Private Practice settings. This is -17% below the national average for Private Practice settings.
Private Practice General Dentist physicians in Texas work an average of 36 hours per week. Private practice hours can vary significantly based on practice ownership and patient volume.
Private Practice settings offer Higher earning potential, Practice ownership, Clinical autonomy. However, physicians should also consider challenges such as Business responsibilities and Financial risk.
Based on our database, we have 9 verified submissions from General Dentist physicians in Private Practice settings in Texas. This represents approximately 82% of all General Dentist submissions from Texas.
Average Salary
$359,667
Median Salary
$250,000
Salary Range
$208,250 - $525,000
National Average
$434,847
Difference
-17% vs National Average
Sample Size
9 local / 66 national reports
Distribution based on 9 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $250,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by General Dentist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of General Dentist physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years |
| $218,333 |
| 3 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $412,333 | 3 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $200,000 | 1 submissions |
| 16+ years | $572,500 | 2 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.