PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dentist (Endodontics)
Indian Health Service · Whiteriver, AZ
$123k–$315k/ year
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Dentist jobs in Tempe, AZ
The median dentist pay in the Tempe area is $101.57 per hour ($211,260 a year), with the typical range running from $63.56 to $111.95. That ranks 14th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 61st of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tempe.
- $101.57median pay per hour, Phoenix
- $64–$112typical range per hour
- 2,160dentists employed in the metro area
- 103cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Tempe, AZ
The metro median is 2% above the Arizona statewide median of $99.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 2,160 dentists, general employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.25).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.84 | $59,990 | 65% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $63.56 | $132,200 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $101.57 | $211,260 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $111.95 | $232,860 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Tempe ranks
- 14th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 61st of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Tempe
- Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $101.57 median hour buys what $98.31 buys at the national price level, 18% 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$3,657
- Per year: $182,826
- Per month: $15,235
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler 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 Tempe as they open.
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Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Kingman, AZ
$300k–$450k/ year
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Dental health shortage areas in Maricopa County
HRSA lists 43 active dental health shortage designations that include Maricopa County (2 geographic, 15 population-group, 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler, AZ | 9 mi | $101.57/hr | 281,231 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 12 mi | $101.57/hr | 288,790 |
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 Tempe
Tempe city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dentists make in Tempe, AZ?
Dentists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $101.57 per hour, about $211,260 a year. The middle half earn between $63.56 and $111.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tempe a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 61st of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 14th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Tempe 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 Tempe in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 43 active dental health shortage designations that include Maricopa 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 reportTempe, 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
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