PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Pediatric Dentist
Dental Care Alliance · Havre de Grace, MD
$250k–$350k/ year
Dental Specialist jobs in Gaithersburg, MD
Pay for dental specialists in the Gaithersburg area centers on $96.15 per hour, or about $199,990 a year. The lower quarter earns under $96.15 and the upper quarter over $96.15. That ranks 10th of 10 U.S. metro areas for dental specialist pay, and 10th of 10 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Gaithersburg.
- $96.15median pay per hour, Washington
- $96–$96typical range per hour
- 150dental specialists employed in the metro area
- 109cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Specialist pay in Gaithersburg, MD
The metro median is in line with the Maryland statewide median of $96.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 150 dentists, all other specialists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $76.89 | $159,930 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $96.15 | $199,990 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $96.15 | $199,990 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $96.15 | $199,990 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $109.50 | $227,760 | 1% above U.S. median |
How Gaithersburg ranks
- 10th of 10 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 10th 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. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Gaithersburg
- Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $96.15 median hour buys what $88.30 buys at the national price level, 19% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$3,461
- Per year: $173,070
- Per month: $14,422
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Dental health shortage areas in Montgomery County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Montgomery County (1 population-group, 2 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville, MD | 5 mi | $96.15/hr | 68,417 |
| Washington, DC | 19 mi | $96.15/hr | 702,250 |
| Baltimore, MD | 33 mi | $96.15/hr | 568,271 |
| Lancaster, PA | 78 mi | $102.15/hr | 58,441 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 80 mi | $102.15/hr | 50,649 |
| Wilmington, DE | 98 mi | $97.26/hr | 73,176 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do dental specialists make in Gaithersburg, MD?
Dental Specialists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $96.15 per hour, about $199,990 a year. The middle half earn between $96.15 and $96.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gaithersburg a good place for dental specialists once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 10th of 10 metro areas for dental specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 10 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Maryland license to work in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Montgomery County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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Your Dental Specialist pay reportGaithersburg, 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
- Pediatric DentistPermanent$250k–$350k/ year
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