AZ · Prescott Valley · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Prescott Valley, AZ

Pay for dentists in the Prescott Valley area centers on $82.14 per hour, or about $170,840 a year. The lower quarter earns under $61.72 and the upper quarter over $106.24. That ranks 159th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 170th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Prescott Valley.

Dentist pay in Prescott Valley, AZ

The metro median is 17% below the Arizona statewide median of $99.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 100 dentists, general employed in the Prescott Valley-Prescott metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.42$57,03067% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$61.72$128,38026% below U.S. median
Median$82.14$170,8401% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$106.24$220,98028% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Prescott Valley ranks

  • 159th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 170th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Prescott Valley

  • Overall prices in Prescott Valley-Prescott run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $82.14 median hour buys what $83.60 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$2,957
  • Per year: $147,852
  • Per month: $12,321

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

Open Dentist roles in Arizona

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

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Dentist (Endodontics)

Indian Health Service · Whiteriver, AZ

$123k–$315k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888612000
New this week
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · Kingman, AZ

$300k–$450k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-007115
Top 25% pay
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Dental health shortage areas in Yavapai County

HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Yavapai County (2 geographic, 3 population-group, 3 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Peoria, AZ56 mi$101.57/hr199,924
Flagstaff, AZ57 mi$85.97/hr77,539
Surprise, AZ65 mi$101.57/hr167,564
Scottsdale, AZ68 mi$101.57/hr246,170
Phoenix, AZ72 mi$101.57/hr1,673,164
Glendale, AZ74 mi$101.57/hr258,143

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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.

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Common questions

How much do dentists make in Prescott Valley, AZ?

Dentists in the Prescott Valley-Prescott metro area have a median pay of $82.14 per hour, about $170,840 a year. The middle half earn between $61.72 and $106.24 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Prescott Valley a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?

Prescott Valley-Prescott ranks 170th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 159th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Yavapai County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

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Your Dentist pay reportPrescott Valley, 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

  1. Dentist (Endodontics)Permanent
    $123k–$315k/ year
    Indian Health Service · Whiteriver, AZ · posted 2 days ago
  2. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $300k–$450k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Kingman, AZ · posted 30+ days ago

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