PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Minot, ND
$300k–$450k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Dentist jobs in Bismarck, ND
Dentists in North Dakota earn a median of $96.77 per hour, about $201,280 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $64.85 and $115+. That is 16% above the U.S. median of $83.07 per hour. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bismarck.
- $96.77median pay per hour, North Dakota
- $65–$115+typical range per hour
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Bismarck, ND
Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 210 dentists, general employed in North Dakota.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $63.75 | $132,600 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $64.85 | $134,890 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $96.77 | $201,280 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
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 Bismarck
- Overall prices in Bismarck run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).
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$3,484
- Per year: $174,186
- Per month: $14,516
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for North Dakota. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dentist roles in North Dakota
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Bismarck as they open.
PermanentPosted 18 days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Minot, ND
$200k–$230k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Fargo, ND
$215k–$250k/ year
Dental health shortage areas in Burleigh County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Burleigh County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 186 mi | $93.57/hr | 136,285 |
| Grand Forks, ND | 188 mi | $89.55/hr | 59,845 |
| Rapid City, SD | 224 mi | $60.85/hr | 79,894 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 328 mi | $94.25/hr | 72,145 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 370 mi | $100.90/hr | 72,739 |
| Plymouth, MN | 372 mi | $100.90/hr | 78,551 |
License and tax basics in North Dakota
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Dakota requires for your role with the North Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Dakota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Bismarck
Bismarck city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dentists make in Bismarck, ND?
Dentists in North Dakota have a median pay of $96.77 per hour, about $201,280 a year. The middle half earn between $64.85 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Bismarck as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Dakota requires for your role with the North Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bismarck in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Burleigh 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 Bismarck?
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Your Dentist pay reportBismarck, ND · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalMinot, ND · 3 postings$111.78/ hr$96–$216
- Krista Johnson DMD PLLCFargo, ND · 1 wage offer$100.00/ hr$100–$100
- Spectra HealthGrand Forks, ND · 1 wage offer$72.12/ hr$72–$72
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$96Median$111.78High$216
3 Dentist postings with published pay in North Dakota, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Dentist roles
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$300k–$450k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$200k–$230k/ year
+ 1 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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