PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Baxter, MN
$350k–$450k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dentist jobs in Rochester, MN
The median dentist pay in the Rochester area is $96.88 per hour ($201,500 a year), with the typical range running from $88.25 to $115+. That ranks 47th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 28th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rochester.
- $96.88median pay per hour, Rochester
- $88–$115+typical range per hour
- 100dentists employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Rochester, MN
The metro median is 4% below the Minnesota statewide median of $100.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 100 dentists, general employed in the Rochester metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $63.22 | $131,500 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $88.25 | $183,560 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Median | $96.88 | $201,500 | 17% 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 Rochester ranks
- 47th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 28th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Rochester
- Overall prices in Rochester run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $96.88 median hour buys what $106.67 buys at the national price level, 28% 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$3,488
- Per year: $174,384
- Per month: $14,532
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rochester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dentist roles in Minnesota
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Rochester as they open.
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Roseville, MN
$180k–$215k/ year
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Bemidji, MN
$180k–$215k/ year
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · West Saint Paul, MN
$180k–$215k/ year
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Minnesota
$180k–$215k/ year
Dental health shortage areas in Olmsted County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Olmsted County (4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville, MN | 60 mi | $100.90/hr | 77,971 |
| Apple Valley, MN | 62 mi | $100.90/hr | 55,272 |
| La Crosse, WI | 64 mi | $97.53/hr | 51,049 |
| Eagan, MN | 65 mi | $100.90/hr | 67,240 |
| Burnsville, MN | 65 mi | $100.90/hr | 64,864 |
| Woodbury, MN | 65 mi | $100.90/hr | 80,596 |
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.
Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Rochester
Rochester city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dentists make in Rochester, MN?
Dentists in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $96.88 per hour, about $201,500 a year. The middle half earn between $88.25 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rochester a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Rochester ranks 28th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 47th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Rochester 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.
Is Rochester in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Olmsted 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 Rochester?
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Your Dentist pay reportRochester, MN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$350k–$450k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
+ 3 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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