MN · Apple Valley · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Apple Valley, MN

Dentists in the Apple Valley area earn a median of $100.90 per hour, about $209,870 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $98.46 and $101.42. That ranks 18th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 67th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Apple Valley and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Apple Valley.

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Roseville, MN

$180k–$215k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-009470
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Dentist pay in Apple Valley, MN

The metro median is in line with the Minnesota statewide median of $100.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 1,860 dentists, general employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$82.34$171,2701% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$98.46$204,80019% above U.S. median
Median$100.90$209,87021% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$101.42$210,95022% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Apple Valley ranks

  • 18th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 67th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Minnesota 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 Apple Valley

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $100.90 median hour buys what $96.26 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Apple Valley paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,632
  • Per year: $181,620
  • Per month: $15,135

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Burnsville, MN4 mi$100.90/hr64,864
Eagan, MN5 mi$100.90/hr67,240

Dentist jobs in Minnesota · Dentist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

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

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Common questions

How much do dentists make in Apple Valley, MN?

Dentists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $100.90 per hour, about $209,870 a year. The middle half earn between $98.46 and $101.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 67th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in Apple Valley?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Apple Valley.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Apple Valley as a dentist?

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

Does Valorem Health place dentists in Apple Valley?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Affordable Dentures & Implants - St. Cloud PCSt. Cloud, MN · 1 wage offer$144.23/ hr$144–$144
  • Pl Dental ScSt Paul, MN · 1 wage offer$120.00/ hr$120–$120
  • Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc.Minneapolis, MN · 1 wage offer$117.31/ hr$117–$117
  • Aspen DentalWest Saint Paul, MN · 5 postings$94.95/ hr$87–$216

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

2What they are offering now

Low$87Median$94.95High$160

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

3Open now: 5 Dentist roles

  1. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $350k–$450k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Baxter, MN · posted 30+ days ago
  2. Associate DentistPermanent
    $180k–$215k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Roseville, MN · posted 30+ days ago

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