PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Sioux Falls, SD
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Sioux Falls, SD
The median dentist pay in the Sioux Falls area is $82.15 per hour ($170,860 a year), with the typical range running from $53.27 to $97.83. That ranks 158th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 114th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Sioux Falls. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sioux Falls.
- $82.15median pay per hour, Sioux Falls
- $53–$98typical range per hour
- 90dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 5% above the South Dakota statewide median of $78.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 90 dentists, general employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.62 | $103,210 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $53.27 | $110,800 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Median | $82.15 | $170,860 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $97.83 | $203,490 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Sioux Falls ranks
- 158th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 114th 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 Sioux Falls
- Overall prices in Sioux Falls run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $82.15 median hour buys what $90.64 buys at the national price level, 9% 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.
Estimate your Sioux Falls paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,957
- Per year: $147,870
- Per month: $12,322
- South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sioux Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Minnehaha County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Minnehaha County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 74 mi | $94.15/hr | 86,875 |
| Omaha, NE | 161 mi | $96.44/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 165 mi | $96.44/hr | 62,665 |
| Bellevue, NE | 170 mi | $96.44/hr | 64,777 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 186 mi | $100.90/hr | 62,905 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 186 mi | $94.25/hr | 72,145 |
License and tax basics in South Dakota
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Sioux Falls, SD?
Dentists in the Sioux Falls metro area have a median pay of $82.15 per hour, about $170,860 a year. The middle half earn between $53.27 and $97.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sioux Falls a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Sioux Falls ranks 114th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 158th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Sioux Falls?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Sioux Falls. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sioux Falls.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Sioux Falls as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Sioux Falls in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Minnehaha 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 Sioux Falls?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Sioux Falls and across South Dakota. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Sioux Falls.
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Your Dentist pay reportTop-paying employers shown · your South Dakota list by name comes with the full report
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalSioux Falls, SD · 2 postings$100.96/ hr$87–$111
- SD Dental PCRapid City, SD · 1 wage offer$93.75/ hr$94–$94
- Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 8 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
- Aspen DentalDunwoody, GA · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$87–$216
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings. Request your South Dakota list
2What they are offering now
Low$87Median$106.97High$216
127 Dentist postings with published pay in the US, 50 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Dentist roles
- Associate DentistPermanent$215k–$230k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
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