NY · Albany · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Albany, NY

The median dentist pay in the Albany area is $77.01 per hour ($160,190 a year), with the typical range running from $61.28 to $82.23. That ranks 218th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 217th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Albany and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Albany.

Open Dentist roles near Albany

Roles in other cities of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area.

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Schenectady, NY

$200k–$250k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2025-012271
Top 25% pay
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Dentist pay in Albany, NY

The metro median is 2% below the New York statewide median of $78.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 320 dentists, general employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$44.90$93,39046% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$61.28$127,46026% below U.S. median
Median$77.01$160,1907% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$82.23$171,0401% below U.S. median
Top 10%$103.18$214,61024% above U.S. median

How Albany ranks

  • 218th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 217th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 8 New York 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.

What your pay buys in Albany

  • Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $77.01 median hour buys what $77.35 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Albany paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,772
  • Per year: $138,618
  • Per month: $11,552

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Albany County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Albany 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
Troy, NY8 mi$77.01/hr51,065
Schenectady, NY11 mi$77.01/hr69,495
Utica, NY78 mi$76.31/hr63,660
Hartford, CT84 mi$101.73/hr122,129
Waterbury, CT86 mi$81.95/hr115,908
Danbury, CT89 mi$96.21/hr88,692

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License and tax basics in New York

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

New York 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 Albany, NY?

Dentists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $77.01 per hour, about $160,190 a year. The middle half earn between $61.28 and $82.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 217th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 218th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in Albany?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Albany.

Do I need a New York license to work in Albany as a dentist?

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

Is Albany in a shortage area?

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

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

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Dentistry by Dr. Kaplansky, PLLCGasport, NY · 1 wage offer$193.27/ hr$193–$193
  • LaFayette Dental Associates PLLCLafayette, NY · 1 wage offer$125.00/ hr$125–$125
  • Stephen P. Sheffield, DDS, PLLCLafayette, NY · 1 wage offer$125.00/ hr$125–$125
  • Aspen DentalHolbrook, NY · 13 postings$103.37/ 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$103.37High$132

13 Dentist postings with published pay in New York, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 13 Dentist roles

  1. Associate DentistPermanent
    $180k–$215k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Holbrook, NY · posted 2 days ago
  2. Associate DentistPermanent
    $200k–$230k/ year
    Aspen Dental · New York · posted 15 days ago

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