PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Minot, ND
$300k–$450k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Dentist jobs in Grand Forks, ND
Pay for dentists in the Grand Forks area centers on $89.55 per hour, or about $186,270 a year. The lower quarter earns under $64.12 and the upper quarter over $108.37. That ranks 85th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 43rd of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Grand Forks.
- $89.55median pay per hour, Grand Forks
- $64–$108typical range per hour
- 30dentists employed in the metro area
- 87cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Grand Forks, ND
The metro median is 7% below the North Dakota statewide median of $96.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 30 dentists, general employed in the Grand Forks metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $60.83 | $126,530 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $64.12 | $133,370 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $89.55 | $186,270 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $108.37 | $225,410 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Grand Forks ranks
- 85th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 43rd 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 Grand Forks
- Overall prices in Grand Forks run 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 40% below the U.S. average (index 59.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $89.55 median hour buys what $103.33 buys at the national price level, 24% above 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$3,224
- Per year: $161,190
- Per month: $13,432
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Grand Forks metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dentist roles in North Dakota
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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 Grand Forks County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Grand Forks County (1 population-group, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 74 mi | $93.57/hr | 136,285 |
| Bismarck, ND | 188 mi | $96.77/hr | 77,772 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 215 mi | $94.25/hr | 72,145 |
| Duluth, MN | 245 mi | $88.67/hr | 87,986 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 259 mi | $100.90/hr | 72,739 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 261 mi | $100.90/hr | 63,807 |
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 Grand Forks
Grand Forks city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dentists make in Grand Forks, ND?
Dentists in the Grand Forks metro area have a median pay of $89.55 per hour, about $186,270 a year. The middle half earn between $64.12 and $108.37 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Grand Forks a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Grand Forks ranks 43rd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 85th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks?
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Your Dentist pay reportGrand Forks, ND · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Spectra HealthGrand Forks, ND · 1 wage offer$72.12/ hr$72–$72
- Aspen DentalMinot, ND · 3 postings$111.78/ hr$96–$216
- Krista Johnson DMD PLLCFargo, ND · 1 wage offer$100.00/ hr$100–$100
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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