DE · Wilmington · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Wilmington, DE

Dental Specialists in the Wilmington area earn a median of $97.26 per hour, about $202,290 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $94.50 and $100.00. That ranks 8th of 10 U.S. metro areas for dental specialist pay, and 8th of 10 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Wilmington and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Wilmington.

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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Endodontist

Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA

$124k–$315k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 886441900
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Dental Specialist pay in Wilmington, DE

Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 110 dentists, all other specialists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$77.00$160,16029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$94.50$196,56013% below U.S. median
Median$97.26$202,29010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$100.00$208,0008% below U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+6% above U.S. median

How Wilmington ranks

  • 8th of 10 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 8th of 10 after adjusting for local prices

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 Wilmington

  • Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $97.26 median hour buys what $94.84 buys at the national price level, 13% below the national median.

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.

Estimate your Wilmington paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,501
  • Per year: $175,068
  • Per month: $14,589

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in New Castle County

HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include New Castle County (1 population-group, 6 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
Camden, NJ27 mi$97.26/hr71,749
Philadelphia, PA28 mi$97.26/hr1,573,916
Vineland, NJ34 mi$97.17/hr62,070
Lancaster, PA46 mi$102.15/hr58,441
Reading, PA47 mi$102.15/hr96,000
Trenton, NJ53 mi$97.17/hr91,193

Dental Specialist jobs in Delaware · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Delaware

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

Delaware taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental specialists make in Wilmington, DE?

Dental Specialists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $97.26 per hour, about $202,290 a year. The middle half earn between $94.50 and $100.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Wilmington a good place for dental specialists once cost of living is counted?

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 8th of 10 metro areas for dental specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 8th of 10 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental specialists in Wilmington?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Wilmington.

Do I need a Delaware license to work in Wilmington as a dental specialist?

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

Is Wilmington in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include New Castle 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 Wilmington?

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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 HealthAvondale, AZ · 1 posting$164.66/ hr$132–$197
  • PDS HealthColorado Springs, CO · 1 posting$164.66/ hr$132–$197

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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.

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