PermanentPosted 23 days ago
General Dentist
Smile Brands · Layton, UT
$150k–$300k/ year
Dentist jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
Pay for dentists in the Salt Lake City area centers on $70.88 per hour, or about $147,440 a year. The lower quarter earns under $49.62 and the upper quarter over $77.78. That is 15% below the U.S. median of $83.07 per hour. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Salt Lake City.
- $70.88median pay per hour, Salt Lake City
- $50–$78typical range per hour
- 101cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Salt Lake City, UT
The metro median is 11% above the Utah statewide median of $63.59 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.13 | $81,390 | 53% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $49.62 | $103,210 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Median | $70.88 | $147,440 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $77.78 | $161,780 | 6% below 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 Salt Lake City
- Overall prices in Salt Lake City-Murray run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $70.88 median hour buys what $70.27 buys at the national price level, 15% 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$2,552
- Per year: $127,584
- Per month: $10,632
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Salt Lake County
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Salt Lake County (5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley City, UT | 7 mi | $70.88/hr | 138,144 |
| Millcreek, UT | 8 mi | $70.88/hr | 64,217 |
| Layton, UT | 21 mi | $42.01/hr | 84,348 |
| Lehi, UT | 25 mi | $60.02/hr | 93,446 |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 30 mi | $60.02/hr | 57,411 |
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 Salt Lake City, UT?
Dentists in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area have a median pay of $70.88 per hour, about $147,440 a year. The middle half earn between $49.62 and $77.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Do I need a Utah license to work in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake City?
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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
- General DentistPermanent$150k–$300k/ year
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