Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist) – Private Practice - Corpus Christi, TX
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Full Time or Part Time Associate Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist) Position!
- Location: Corpus Christi, TX
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (No weekends!)
- Compensation: $250K - $350K per year + Full Benefit Package
About Our Practice
We are a dentist-owned, Private Pediatric Dental Practice in Corpus Christi, TX, dedicated to creating positive, lifelong dental experiences for children.
Our team focuses on a gentle, empathetic, and fun approach to modern pediatric dentistry, ensuring both children and parents feel right at home.
Whether you are an experienced specialist or a motivated Pediatric Dental Resident/New Graduate, we offer a supportive, collaborative environment equipped with the latest child-friendly technology and a highly trained support staff.
What We Offer
Schedule Flexibility: Full-Time and Part-Time tracks are available to fit your lifestyle.
Unbeatable Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 5-day work week (Monday–Friday). Your weekends are completely yours!
Top-Tier Compensation: $250K - $350K per year (depending on experience).
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full health and professional benefits included.
Specialized Support: Work alongside an experienced team trained specifically in child behavior management and pediatric workflows.
Requirements
- DMD or DDS degree.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist).
- Active (or eligible) Texas dental license.
New Graduates are welcomed and highly encouraged to apply! (1+ years of experience is preferred, but not required).
Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vacation, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality pediatric dental care in a private practice setting while ensuring a positive experience for children and parents. Collaborate with a support team to manage patient workflows and implement child-friendly dental techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $309k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $250k–$350k | Dentist median $275k (middle half $247k–$300k)271 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$309k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Texas | 454 active | 5,665 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment454 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$300k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Corpus Christi
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $243k≈ 1.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,422/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.7
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Corpus Christi, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.