PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · New Hartford, NY
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Utica, NY
Pay for dentists in the Utica area centers on $76.31 per hour, or about $158,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $59.83 and the upper quarter over $95.57. That ranks 229th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 180th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Utica and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Utica and what they pay.
- $76.31median pay per hour, Utica
- $60–$96typical range per hour
- 70dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 3% below the New York statewide median of $78.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dentists, general employed in the Utica-Rome metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.49 | $71,740 | 58% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $59.83 | $124,450 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Median | $76.31 | $158,730 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $95.57 | $198,790 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Utica ranks
- 229th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 180th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 Utica
- Overall prices in Utica-Rome run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $76.31 median hour buys what $82.34 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Utica paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,747
- Per year: $137,358
- Per month: $11,446
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Utica-Rome metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Oneida County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Oneida County (1 population-group, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 46 mi | $72.56/hr | 146,097 |
| Schenectady, NY | 69 mi | $77.01/hr | 69,495 |
| Albany, NY | 78 mi | $77.01/hr | 101,317 |
| Troy, NY | 82 mi | $77.01/hr | 51,065 |
| Scranton, PA | 119 mi | $87.78/hr | 75,905 |
| Rochester, NY | 121 mi | $76.77/hr | 207,282 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Utica
Utica city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dentists make in Utica, NY?
Dentists in the Utica-Rome metro area have a median pay of $76.31 per hour, about $158,730 a year. The middle half earn between $59.83 and $95.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Utica a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Utica-Rome ranks 180th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 229th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Utica?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Utica-Rome area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Utica.
Do I need a New York license to work in Utica 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 Utica in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Oneida 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 Utica?
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Your Dentist pay reportUtica, 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
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$200k–$230k/ year
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