NY · Syracuse · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Syracuse, NY

The median dentist pay in the Syracuse area is $72.56 per hour ($150,910 a year), with the typical range running from $40.37 to $99.37. That ranks 249th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 224th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Syracuse.

Dentist pay in Syracuse, NY

The metro median is 8% below the New York statewide median of $78.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 210 dentists, general employed in the Syracuse metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.09$60,51065% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.37$83,97051% below U.S. median
Median$72.56$150,91013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$99.37$206,69020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Syracuse ranks

  • 249th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 224th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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. 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 Syracuse

  • Overall prices in Syracuse run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 80.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $72.56 median hour buys what $75.79 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$2,612
  • Per year: $130,608
  • Per month: $10,884

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

Open Dentist roles in New York

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Syracuse as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Holbrook, NY

$180k–$215k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012878
New this week
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · New York

$200k–$230k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012318
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Vestal, NY

$180k–$215k/ year
  • Part time
  • Req R2026-012314
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · Dunkirk, NY

$300k–$450k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-004314
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Plattsburgh, NY

$280k–$300k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-005540
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Kingston, NY

$250k–$300k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-002640
Top 25% pay
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Dental health shortage areas in Onondaga County

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Onondaga County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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
Utica, NY46 mi$76.31/hr63,660
Rochester, NY75 mi$76.77/hr207,282
Schenectady, NY113 mi$77.01/hr69,495
Scranton, PA116 mi$87.78/hr75,905
Albany, NY122 mi$77.01/hr101,317
Troy, NY127 mi$77.01/hr51,065

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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.

New York state guide

Other healthcare roles in Syracuse

Syracuse city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dentists make in Syracuse, NY?

Dentists in the Syracuse metro area have a median pay of $72.56 per hour, about $150,910 a year. The middle half earn between $40.37 and $99.37 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Syracuse ranks 224th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 249th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a New York license to work in Syracuse 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 Syracuse in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Onondaga 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 Syracuse?

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Your Dentist pay reportSyracuse, 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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