PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Tilton, NH
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Nashua, NH
The median dentist pay in the Nashua area is $60.09 per hour ($124,990 a year), with the typical range running from $53.16 to $96.51. That ranks 287th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 273rd of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Nashua.
- $60.09median pay per hour, Manchester
- $53–$97typical range per hour
- 200dentists employed in the metro area
- 106cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Nashua, NH
The metro median is 23% below the New Hampshire statewide median of $77.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 200 dentists, general employed in the Manchester-Nashua metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.36).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.89 | $82,970 | 52% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $53.16 | $110,570 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Median | $60.09 | $124,990 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $96.51 | $200,740 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Nashua ranks
- 287th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 273rd 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 Nashua
- Overall prices in Manchester-Nashua run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 34% above the U.S. average (index 134.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $60.09 median hour buys what $56.87 buys at the national price level, 32% 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$2,163
- Per year: $108,162
- Per month: $9,014
- New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Manchester-Nashua metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Hillsborough County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Hillsborough County (3 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 16 mi | $60.09/hr | 116,386 |
| Framingham, MA | 31 mi | — | 73,361 |
License and tax basics in New Hampshire
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Hampshire requires for your role with the New Hampshire licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Hampshire 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 Nashua
Nashua city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dentists make in Nashua, NH?
Dentists in the Manchester-Nashua metro area have a median pay of $60.09 per hour, about $124,990 a year. The middle half earn between $53.16 and $96.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Nashua a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Manchester-Nashua ranks 273rd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 287th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a New Hampshire license to work in Nashua as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Hampshire requires for your role with the New Hampshire licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Nashua in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Hillsborough 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 Nashua?
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Your Dentist pay reportNashua, NH · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Harbor Homes, Inc.Nashua, NH · 1 wage offer$104.95/ hr$105–$105
- 42 North Dental Care, PLLCNashua, NH · 1 wage offer$48.01/ hr$48–$48
- Factor Dental Inc.Manchester, NH · 1 wage offer$187.50/ hr$188–$188
- Lifetime Dental Professionals of New Hampshire, PCEpping, NH · 1 wage offer$187.50/ hr$188–$188
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$71Median$100.00High$125
23 employer-reported wage offers for Dentist in federal filings in New Hampshire, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 Dentist roles
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
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