Pay
The median is the middle of dentists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $86,250 | $119,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $156,040 | $162,360 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $219,200 | $216,390 | $224,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Shackelford County Community Resource Center, 4 campuses
- Tate Dental, 2 campuses
- 27th Street Dental, 1 campuses
- Abbeville Dentistry - Abilene, 1 campuses
- Abilen Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, 1 campuses
- Abilene Dental Care South, 1 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses dentists through its dental board. The usual path is a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, the national board exam, and a clinical exam the state accepts. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dentists
The work
The schedule is the day. You move between exams, restorations, and the patient in pain who needs a slot that morning.
Between patients you read images, review treatment plans, and sign off on hygiene exams. Owners also carry payroll, equipment, and insurance contracts.
Nearby metros
- Wichita Falls, TX · 122 miles
- Killeen, TX · 151 miles
- Odessa, TX · 158 miles
- Waco, TX · 162 miles
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Questions
Who hires dentists in Abilene?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Abilene. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Shackelford County Community Resource Center, Tate Dental, 27th Street Dental.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in Texas?
Start with the Texas dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Abilene.
What should a practice in Abilene weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Abilene has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 4% under the Texas median.