MD · Baltimore · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Baltimore, MD

Dental Specialists in Maryland earn a median of $96.15 per hour, about $199,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $92.20 and $96.15. That is 11% below the U.S. median of $108.54 per hour. The free report below lists employers near Baltimore and what they pay.

More open Dental Specialist roles in Baltimore

1 more open role from employers in Baltimore. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 21 days ago

Oral Surgeon

Dental Care Alliance · Baltimore, MD

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  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 36503
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Dental Specialist pay in Baltimore, MD

Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 160 dentists, all other specialists employed in Maryland.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$75.94$157,96030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$92.20$191,78015% below U.S. median
Median$96.15$199,99011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$96.15$199,99011% below U.S. median
Top 10%$108.10$224,850in line with 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. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Baltimore

  • Overall prices in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 118.2).

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.

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Estimated weekly gross$3,461
  • Per year: $173,070
  • Per month: $14,422

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Maryland. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Dental Specialist roles in Maryland

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Baltimore as they open.

PermanentPosted 21 days ago

Pediatric Dentist

Dental Care Alliance · Havre de Grace, MD

$250k–$350k/ year
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 36502
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Dental health shortage areas in Baltimore city

HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Baltimore city (3 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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
Bowie, MD25 mi$96.15/hr58,421
Rockville, MD33 mi$96.15/hr68,417
Gaithersburg, MD33 mi$96.15/hr70,686
Washington, DC35 mi$96.15/hr702,250
Alexandria, VA42 mi$96.15/hr159,102
Frederick, MD44 mi$96.15/hr89,537

Dental Specialist jobs in Maryland · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Maryland

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

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

Maryland state guide

Other healthcare roles in Baltimore

Baltimore city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental specialists make in Baltimore, MD?

Dental Specialists in Maryland have a median pay of $96.15 per hour, about $199,990 a year. The middle half earn between $92.20 and $96.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Baltimore as a dental specialist?

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

Is Baltimore in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Baltimore city. 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 Baltimore?

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Your Dental Specialist pay reportBaltimore, MD · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Southern Maryland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, P.A.Waldorf, MD · 1 wage offer$192.31/ hr$192–$192
  • Herbert Brett Friedman, DDSHavre De Grace, MD · 1 wage offer$83.65/ hr$84–$84
  • Prestige Periodontics LLCRockville, MD · 1 wage offer$64.21/ hr$59–$69

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$59Median$83.65High$192

3 employer-reported wage offers for Dental Specialist in federal filings in Maryland, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Dental Specialist roles

  1. Pediatric DentistPermanent
    $250k–$350k/ year
    Dental Care Alliance · Havre de Grace, MD · posted 21 days ago

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