PermanentPosted 8 days ago
General Dentist - FT Mon-Thurs
Dental Care Alliance · Stratford, CT
$180k–$300k/ year
Dentist jobs in Stamford, CT
Dentists in the Stamford area earn a median of $96.21 per hour, about $200,130 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $75.60 and $115+. That ranks 52nd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 119th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Stamford.
- $96.21median pay per hour, Bridgeport
- $76–$115+typical range per hour
- 600dentists employed in the metro area
- 107cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Stamford, CT
The metro median is 4% above the Connecticut statewide median of $92.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 600 dentists, general employed in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $63.09 | $131,230 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $75.60 | $157,250 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $96.21 | $200,130 | 16% 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 Stamford ranks
- 52nd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 119th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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.
What your pay buys in Stamford
- Overall prices in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 50% above the U.S. average (index 150.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $96.21 median hour buys what $90.03 buys at the national price level, 8% 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$3,464
- Per year: $173,178
- Per month: $14,432
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury 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 Stamford as they open.
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
General Dentist
Dental Care Alliance · West Hartford, CT
$180k–$300k/ year
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General Dentist - PT 1-2 days/week
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$180k–$250k/ year
Dental health shortage areas in Fairfield County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Fairfield County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains, NY | 11 mi | $76.92/hr | 62,561 |
| New Rochelle, NY | 16 mi | $76.92/hr | 85,512 |
| Mount Vernon, NY | 19 mi | $76.92/hr | 71,999 |
| Yonkers, NY | 19 mi | $76.92/hr | 211,040 |
| Bridgeport, CT | 20 mi | $96.21/hr | 151,599 |
| Danbury, CT | 22 mi | $96.21/hr | 88,692 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Stamford
Stamford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dentists make in Stamford, CT?
Dentists in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area have a median pay of $96.21 per hour, about $200,130 a year. The middle half earn between $75.60 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Stamford a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury ranks 119th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 52nd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Stamford 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.
Is Stamford in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Fairfield 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 Stamford?
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Your Dentist pay reportStamford, 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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