MD · Frederick · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Frederick, MD

The median dentist pay in the Frederick area is $85.00 per hour ($176,800 a year), with the typical range running from $62.30 to $103.53. That ranks 120th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 209th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Frederick. The free report below lists employers near Frederick and what they pay.

Open Dentist roles in Frederick

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

General Dentist

Smile Brands · Frederick, MD

$150k–$300k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req 38565
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Dentist pay in Frederick, MD

The metro median is 7% below the Maryland statewide median of $91.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 3,110 dentists, general employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.36).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$48.07$99,99042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$62.30$129,58025% below U.S. median
Median$85.00$176,8002% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$103.53$215,34025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Frederick ranks

  • 120th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 209th of 279 after adjusting for local prices

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 Frederick

  • Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $85.00 median hour buys what $78.06 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Frederick paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,060
  • Per year: $153,000
  • Per month: $12,750

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Frederick County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Frederick County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gaithersburg, MD23 mi$85.00/hr70,686
Rockville, MD28 mi$85.00/hr68,417
Baltimore, MD44 mi$89.68/hr568,271
Harrisburg, PA65 mi$85.16/hr50,649
Lancaster, PA73 mi$81.67/hr58,441
Reading, PA101 mi$86.53/hr96,000

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License and tax basics in Maryland

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

Maryland 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 Frederick, MD?

Dentists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $85.00 per hour, about $176,800 a year. The middle half earn between $62.30 and $103.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 209th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 120th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in Frederick?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Frederick. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Frederick.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Frederick as a dentist?

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

Is Frederick in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Frederick 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 Frederick?

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

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen Hill Smiles, PC Inc.Rockville, MD · 1 wage offer$140.00/ hr$140–$140
  • Luxe Dental Care, LLCStevensville, MD · 2 wage offers$115.38/ hr$111–$120
  • Aspen DentalEaston, MD · 2 postings$113.58/ hr$87–$144
  • Dental Glitters LLCOxon Hill, MD · 1 wage offer$110.58/ hr$111–$111

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

2What they are offering now

Low$76Median$105.77High$144

4 Dentist postings with published pay in Maryland, 0 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Dentist roles

  1. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $250k–$300k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Easton, MD · posted 30+ days ago
  2. General Dentist - Partnership OpptyPermanent
    $180k–$250k/ year
    Dental Care Alliance · Waldorf, MD · posted 30+ days ago

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