CT · Hartford · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Hartford, CT

The median dentist pay in the Hartford area is $101.73 per hour ($211,590 a year), with the typical range running from $77.53 to $115+. That ranks 12th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 58th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hartford.

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Dentist pay in Hartford, CT

The metro median is 10% above the Connecticut statewide median of $92.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 520 dentists, general employed in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$60.41$125,65027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$77.53$161,2607% below U.S. median
Median$101.73$211,59022% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Hartford ranks

  • 12th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 58th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Connecticut 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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What your pay buys in Hartford

  • Overall prices in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $101.73 median hour buys what $99.01 buys at the national price level, 19% 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 Hartford paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,662
  • Per year: $183,114
  • Per month: $15,260

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

Open Dentist roles in Connecticut

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

PermanentPosted 10 days ago

General Dentist

Dental Care Alliance · West Hartford, CT

$180k–$300k/ year
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 36572
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Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Waterbury, CT23 mi$81.95/hr115,908
New Haven, CT34 mi$60.09/hr137,562
Bridgeport, CT48 mi$96.21/hr151,599
Danbury, CT48 mi$96.21/hr88,692

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License and tax basics in Connecticut

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Connecticut 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 Hartford, CT?

Dentists in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area have a median pay of $101.73 per hour, about $211,590 a year. The middle half earn between $77.53 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ranks 58th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Hartford as a dentist?

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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Your Dentist pay reportHartford, CT · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Dental Care AllianceStratford, CT · 3 postings$115.38/ hr$87–$144
  • Smile Rite Dental Care LLCSouthington, CT · 2 wage offers$103.85/ hr$90–$117
  • Hi Dental Care LLCNorwich, CT · 2 wage offers$82.92/ hr$64–$102

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$87Median$115.38High$144

3 Dentist postings with published pay in Connecticut, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Dentist roles

  1. General Dentist - FT Mon-ThursPermanent
    $180k–$300k/ year
    Dental Care Alliance · Stratford, CT · posted 8 days ago
  2. General DentistPermanent
    $180k–$300k/ year
    Dental Care Alliance · West Hartford, CT · posted 10 days ago

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