PermanentPosted 8 days ago
General Dentist - FT Mon-Thurs
Dental Care Alliance · Stratford, CT
$180k–$300k/ year
Dentist jobs in Waterbury, CT
The median dentist pay in the Waterbury area is $81.95 per hour ($170,460 a year), with the typical range running from $79.35 to $97.84. That ranks 161st of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 182nd of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Waterbury and what they pay.
- $81.95median pay per hour, Waterbury
- $79–$98typical range per hour
- 150dentists employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Waterbury, CT
The metro median is 12% below the Connecticut statewide median of $92.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 150 dentists, general employed in the Waterbury-Shelton metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $58.95 | $122,620 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $79.35 | $165,050 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $81.95 | $170,460 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $97.84 | $203,510 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Waterbury ranks
- 161st of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 182nd of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Waterbury
- Overall prices in Waterbury-Shelton run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $81.95 median hour buys what $82.13 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,950
- Per year: $147,510
- Per month: $12,292
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Waterbury-Shelton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | 18 mi | $60.09/hr | 137,562 |
| Hartford, CT | 23 mi | $101.73/hr | 122,129 |
| Danbury, CT | 25 mi | $96.21/hr | 88,692 |
| Bridgeport, CT | 27 mi | $96.21/hr | 151,599 |
| Stamford, CT | 42 mi | $96.21/hr | 139,134 |
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Waterbury, CT?
Dentists in the Waterbury-Shelton metro area have a median pay of $81.95 per hour, about $170,460 a year. The middle half earn between $79.35 and $97.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waterbury a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Waterbury-Shelton ranks 182nd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 161st of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Waterbury as a dentist?
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Your Dentist pay reportWaterbury, 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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