PermanentPosted 23 days ago
General Dentist
Smile Brands · Layton, UT
$150k–$300k/ year
Dentist jobs in Provo, UT
The median dentist pay in the Provo area is $60.02 per hour ($124,830 a year), with the typical range running from $47.57 to $77.53. That ranks 289th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 270th of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Provo and what they pay.
- $60.02median pay per hour, Provo
- $48–$78typical range per hour
- 120dentists employed in the metro area
- 98cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Provo, UT
The metro median is 6% below the Utah statewide median of $63.59 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 120 dentists, general employed in the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.55).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.45 | $79,980 | 54% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $47.57 | $98,950 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Median | $60.02 | $124,830 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $77.53 | $161,260 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $101.14 | $210,370 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Provo ranks
- 289th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 270th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Provo
- Overall prices in Provo-Orem-Lehi run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $60.02 median hour buys what $61.10 buys at the national price level, 26% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,161
- Per year: $108,036
- Per month: $9,003
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Utah County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Utah County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orem, UT | 5 mi | $60.02/hr | 96,646 |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 16 mi | $60.02/hr | 57,411 |
| Draper, UT | 21 mi | $70.88/hr | 50,166 |
| Sandy, UT | 25 mi | $70.88/hr | 92,840 |
| Herriman, UT | 26 mi | $70.88/hr | 62,352 |
| South Jordan, UT | 28 mi | $70.88/hr | 86,156 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Provo, UT?
Dentists in the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area have a median pay of $60.02 per hour, about $124,830 a year. The middle half earn between $47.57 and $77.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Provo a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Provo-Orem-Lehi ranks 270th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 289th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Utah license to work in Provo 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 Provo in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Utah County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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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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