PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Dentist
Benevis · New Haven, CT
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Dentist jobs in New Haven, CT
Dentists in the New Haven area earn a median of $60.09 per hour, about $124,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $50.00 and $98.45. That ranks 288th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 272nd of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near New Haven.
- $60.09median pay per hour, New Haven
- $50–$98typical range per hour
- 360dentists employed in the metro area
- 105cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Dentist roles in New Haven
1 more open role from employers in New Haven. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Dentist pay in New Haven, CT
The metro median is 35% below the Connecticut statewide median of $92.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 360 dentists, general employed in the New Haven metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.70).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.15 | $48,150 | 72% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $50.00 | $104,000 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Median | $60.09 | $124,990 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $98.45 | $204,780 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How New Haven ranks
- 288th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 272nd of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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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- Overall prices in New Haven run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% above the U.S. average (index 124.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $60.09 median hour buys what $57.47 buys at the national price level, 31% below 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 New Haven paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,163
- Per year: $108,162
- Per month: $9,014
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New Haven 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 New Haven as they open.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
General Dentist - FT Mon-Thurs
Dental Care Alliance · Stratford, CT
$180k–$300k/ year
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
General Dentist
Dental Care Alliance · West Hartford, CT
$180k–$300k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
General Dentist - PT 1-2 days/week
Dental Care Alliance · Monroe, CT
$180k–$250k/ year
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | 16 mi | $96.21/hr | 151,599 |
| Waterbury, CT | 18 mi | $81.95/hr | 115,908 |
| Danbury, CT | 29 mi | $96.21/hr | 88,692 |
| Hartford, CT | 34 mi | $101.73/hr | 122,129 |
| Stamford, CT | 36 mi | $96.21/hr | 139,134 |
| White Plains, NY | 47 mi | $76.92/hr | 62,561 |
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 New Haven, CT?
Dentists in the New Haven metro area have a median pay of $60.09 per hour, about $124,990 a year. The middle half earn between $50.00 and $98.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is New Haven a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
New Haven ranks 272nd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 288th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in New Haven 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 reportNew Haven, 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
- General Dentist - FT Mon-ThursPermanent$180k–$300k/ year
- General DentistPermanent$180k–$300k/ year
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