PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dentist (Endodontics)
Indian Health Service · Whiteriver, AZ
$123k–$315k/ year
New this week
Dentist jobs in Flagstaff, AZ
The median dentist pay in the Flagstaff area is $85.97 per hour ($178,820 a year), with the typical range running from $75.68 to $100.65. That ranks 110th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 158th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Flagstaff.
- $85.97median pay per hour, Flagstaff
- $76–$101typical range per hour
- 40dentists employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Flagstaff, AZ
The metro median is 13% below the Arizona statewide median of $99.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 40 dentists, general employed in the Flagstaff metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.92 | $60,150 | 65% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $75.68 | $157,410 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $85.97 | $178,820 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $100.65 | $209,350 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Flagstaff ranks
- 110th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 158th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 5 Arizona metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), 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 Flagstaff
- Overall prices in Flagstaff run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 9% above the U.S. average (index 109.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $85.97 median hour buys what $85.69 buys at the national price level, 3% above 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$3,095
- Per year: $154,746
- Per month: $12,896
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Flagstaff metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dentist roles in Arizona
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Kingman, AZ
$300k–$450k/ year
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Dental health shortage areas in Coconino County
HRSA lists 16 active dental health shortage designations that include Coconino County (2 geographic, 1 population-group, 13 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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 57 mi | $82.14/hr | 51,440 |
| Peoria, AZ | 104 mi | $101.57/hr | 199,924 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 105 mi | $101.57/hr | 246,170 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 115 mi | $101.57/hr | 1,673,164 |
| Surprise, AZ | 115 mi | $101.57/hr | 167,564 |
| Glendale, AZ | 119 mi | $101.57/hr | 258,143 |
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.
Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Flagstaff
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Flagstaff, AZ?
Dentists in the Flagstaff metro area have a median pay of $85.97 per hour, about $178,820 a year. The middle half earn between $75.68 and $100.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Flagstaff a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Flagstaff ranks 158th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 110th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Flagstaff as a dentist?
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 Flagstaff in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 16 active dental health shortage designations that include Coconino County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dentists in Flagstaff?
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Your Dentist pay reportFlagstaff, AZ · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- MSB Management CorporationPhoenix, AZ · 1 wage offer$144.23/ hr$144–$144
- Arizona Dental Professionals, PCTucson, AZ · 1 wage offer$96.15/ hr$96–$96
- Arizona Dental Professionals, PCBullhead City, AZ · 1 wage offer$96.15/ hr$96–$96
- Pds Arizona Regional Dental Services, LLCTucson, AZ · 1 wage offer$64.90/ hr$65–$65
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$61Median$76.92High$96
9 employer-reported wage offers for Dentist in federal filings in Arizona, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Dentist roles
- Dentist (Endodontics)Permanent$123k–$315k/ year
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$300k–$450k/ year
Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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