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Dentist
PDS Health · Las Vegas, NV
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Dentist jobs in Las Vegas, NV
Dentists in the Las Vegas area earn a median of $59.95 per hour, about $124,700 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $46.80 and $80.09. That ranks 291st of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 271st of 279 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Las Vegas.
- $59.95median pay per hour, Las Vegas
- $47–$80typical range per hour
- 750dentists employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Dentist roles in Las Vegas
2 more open roles from employers in Las Vegas. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Las Vegas, NV
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Dentist pay in Las Vegas, NV
The metro median is in line with the Nevada statewide median of $60.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 750 dentists, general employed in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.90 | $95,470 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $46.80 | $97,340 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Median | $59.95 | $124,700 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $80.09 | $166,590 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $96.25 | $200,200 | 16% above U.S. median |
How Las Vegas ranks
- 291st of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 271st of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 3 Nevada metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Las Vegas
- Overall prices in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $59.95 median hour buys what $59.82 buys at the national price level, 28% 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 Las Vegas paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,158
- Per year: $107,910
- Per month: $8,993
- Nevada has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Clark County
HRSA lists 13 active dental health shortage designations that include Clark County (2 population-group, 11 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas, NV | 10 mi | $59.95/hr | 294,034 |
| Henderson, NV | 20 mi | $59.95/hr | 350,039 |
| St. George, UT | 110 mi | $59.53/hr | 106,288 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 131 mi | $99.36/hr | 59,037 |
| Apple Valley, CA | 161 mi | $77.78/hr | 75,029 |
| Victorville, CA | 167 mi | $77.78/hr | 140,721 |
License and tax basics in Nevada
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nevada requires for your role with the Nevada licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Las Vegas
Las Vegas city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dentists make in Las Vegas, NV?
Dentists in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area have a median pay of $59.95 per hour, about $124,700 a year. The middle half earn between $46.80 and $80.09 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Las Vegas a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas ranks 271st of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 291st of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Do I need a Nevada license to work in Las Vegas as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nevada requires for your role with the Nevada licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Las Vegas in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 13 active dental health shortage designations that include Clark 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 Las Vegas?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Las Vegas and across Nevada. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Las Vegas.
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Your Dentist pay reportLas Vegas, NV · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Bionic Smile Khanna PLLCLas Vegas, NV · 1 wage offer$117.79/ hr$106–$130
- Absolute Dental & Orthodontics Prada PLLCLas Vegas, NV · 5 wage offers$90.62/ hr$48–$106
- Mugleston Ranch Plaza Dental Group, PCLas Vegas, NV · 1 wage offer$75.00/ hr$75–$75
- Watanabe Shadow Mountain Dental Group, PCLas Vegas, NV · 1 wage offer$66.50/ hr$65–$68
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$51Median$70.75High$104
10 employer-reported wage offers for Dentist in federal filings in Nevada, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open Dentist roles
Open Dentist roles near Las Vegas, NV, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.
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