PermanentPosted 23 days ago
General Dentist
Smile Brands · Layton, UT
$150k–$300k/ year
Dentist jobs in Ogden, UT
Dentists in the Ogden area earn a median of $42.01 per hour, about $87,380 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $33.81 and $61.83. That ranks 302nd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 279th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Ogden and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Ogden and what they pay.
- $42.01median pay per hour, Ogden
- $34–$62typical range per hour
- 140dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 34% below the Utah statewide median of $63.59 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 140 dentists, general employed in the Ogden 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% | $23.93 | $49,770 | 71% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $33.81 | $70,320 | 59% below U.S. median |
| Median | $42.01 | $87,380 | 49% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.83 | $128,610 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $65.68 | $136,610 | 21% below U.S. median |
How Ogden ranks
- 302nd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 279th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 4 Utah metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Ogden
- Overall prices in Ogden run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $42.01 median hour buys what $41.86 buys at the national price level, 50% 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 Ogden paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,512
- Per year: $75,618
- Per month: $6,302
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Ogden metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Weber County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Weber County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layton, UT | 10 mi | $42.01/hr | 84,348 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 31 mi | $70.88/hr | 217,783 |
| Logan, UT | 36 mi | $59.98/hr | 56,770 |
| West Valley City, UT | 37 mi | $70.88/hr | 138,144 |
| Millcreek, UT | 38 mi | $70.88/hr | 64,217 |
| Taylorsville, UT | 39 mi | $70.88/hr | 57,819 |
License and tax basics in Utah
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Utah requires for your role with the Utah licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Utah taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Ogden, UT?
Dentists in the Ogden metro area have a median pay of $42.01 per hour, about $87,380 a year. The middle half earn between $33.81 and $61.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Ogden a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Ogden ranks 279th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 302nd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Ogden?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Ogden area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Ogden.
Do I need a Utah license to work in Ogden as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Utah requires for your role with the Utah licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Ogden in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Weber 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 Ogden?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 8 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
- Aspen DentalDunwoody, GA · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$87–$216
- Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$103–$192
- Aspen DentalSt. Johns, FL · 3 postings$120.19/ hr$87–$216
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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: 1 Dentist roles
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