PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Dentist
PDS Health · Tucson, AZ
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Dentist jobs in Tucson, AZ
Dentists in the Tucson area earn a median of $83.50 per hour, about $173,680 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $74.88 and $106.05. That ranks 139th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 155th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tucson.
- $83.50median pay per hour, Tucson
- $75–$106typical range per hour
- 310dentists employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Dentist roles in Tucson
1 more open role from employers in Tucson. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Dentist pay in Tucson, AZ
The metro median is 16% below the Arizona statewide median of $99.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 310 dentists, general employed in the Tucson metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.27 | $100,400 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $74.88 | $155,750 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $83.50 | $173,680 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $106.05 | $220,580 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Tucson ranks
- 139th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 155th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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.
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- Overall prices in Tucson run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $83.50 median hour buys what $86.17 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.
Estimate your Tucson paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,006
- Per year: $150,300
- Per month: $12,525
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tucson 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 Tucson as they open.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dentist (Endodontics)
Indian Health Service · Whiteriver, AZ
$123k–$315k/ year
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Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Kingman, AZ
$300k–$450k/ year
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Dental health shortage areas in Pima County
HRSA lists 27 active dental health shortage designations that include Pima County (3 geographic, 9 population-group, 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana, AZ | 27 mi | $101.57/hr | 62,380 |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 74 mi | $101.57/hr | 68,927 |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 87 mi | $101.57/hr | 83,781 |
| Maricopa, AZ | 90 mi | $101.57/hr | 76,654 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 95 mi | $101.57/hr | 288,790 |
| Chandler, AZ | 97 mi | $101.57/hr | 281,231 |
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 Tucson, AZ?
Dentists in the Tucson metro area have a median pay of $83.50 per hour, about $173,680 a year. The middle half earn between $74.88 and $106.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tucson a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Tucson ranks 155th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 139th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Tucson 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 Tucson in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 27 active dental health shortage designations that include Pima 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 Tucson?
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Your Dentist pay reportTucson, AZ · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Arizona Dental Professionals, PCTucson, AZ · 1 wage offer$96.15/ hr$96–$96
- Pds Arizona Regional Dental Services, LLCTucson, AZ · 1 wage offer$64.90/ hr$65–$65
- MSB Management CorporationPhoenix, AZ · 1 wage offer$144.23/ hr$144–$144
- Arizona Dental Professionals, PCBullhead City, AZ · 1 wage offer$96.15/ hr$96–$96
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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