AZ · Glendale · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Glendale, AZ

The median dental specialist pay in the Glendale area is $115+ per hour ($239,200+ a year), with the typical range running from $100.82 to $115+. That is 6% above the U.S. median of $108.54 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Glendale and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Glendale.

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PermanentPosted today

Orthodontist

PDS Health · Avondale, AZ

$275k–$410k/ year
  • Gateway Dental Group and Orthodontics
  • Req 112975
Top 25% payNew this week
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Dental Specialist pay in Glendale, AZ

The metro median is in line with the Arizona statewide median of $115+ per hour. Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 120 dentists, all other specialists employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.34).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$70.64$146,93035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$100.82$209,7107% below U.S. median
Median$115+$239,200+6% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$115+$239,200+6% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+6% above U.S. median

BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Dentists, All Other Specialists.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, All Other Specialists (SOC 29-1029), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Glendale

  • Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Dental health shortage areas in Maricopa County

HRSA lists 43 active dental health shortage designations that include Maricopa County (2 geographic, 15 population-group, 26 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Phoenix, AZ6 mi$115+/hr1,673,164
Avondale, AZ17 mi$115+/hr96,609

Dental Specialist jobs in Arizona · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arizona

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

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Common questions

How much do dental specialists make in Glendale, AZ?

Dental Specialists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $115+ per hour, about $239,200+ a year. The middle half earn between $100.82 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring dental specialists in Glendale?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Glendale.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Glendale as a dental specialist?

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Glendale in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 43 active dental health shortage designations that include Maricopa County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in Glendale?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Dental Care AllianceLargo, FL · 1 posting$180.29/ hr$144–$216
  • Dental Care AllianceWheat Ridge, CO · 1 posting$168.27/ hr$144–$192
  • PDS HealthColorado Springs, CO · 1 posting$164.66/ hr$132–$197
  • Veterans Health AdministrationNashville, TN · 1 posting$163.46/ hr$135–$192

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Low$110Median$144.23High$195

13 Dental Specialist postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Dental Specialist roles

  1. OrthodontistPermanent
    $275k–$410k/ year
    PDS Health · Avondale, AZ · posted today

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