Dental Specialist salary in Maryland
Dental Specialists in Maryland earn a median of $96.15 per hour, about $199,990 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $108.54. The middle half earn between $92.20 and $96.15 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $96.15median pay per hour
- $199,990median pay per year
- 160dental specialists employed in Maryland
- #17of 20 states by median pay
Dental Specialist pay in Maryland: percentiles
| Level | Maryland per hour | Maryland per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $75.94 | $157,960 | $36.23 |
| Lower quartile | $92.20 | $191,780 | $83.07 |
| Median | $96.15 | $199,990 | $108.54 |
| Upper quartile | $96.15 | $199,990 | $115+ |
| Top 10% | $108.10 | $224,850 | $115+ |
Dental Specialist pay in states next to Maryland
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $102.15 | $212,470 | 6% above Maryland |
| Virginia | $105.51 | $219,460 | 10% above Maryland |
| West Virginia | $111.47 | $231,860 | 16% above Maryland |
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Common questions
How much does a dental specialist make in Maryland?
The median is $96.15 per hour, about $199,990 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $75.94 and the top 10% earn over $108.10 (BLS, May 2024).
Where does Maryland rank for dental specialist pay?
Maryland ranks 17th of 20 states by median dental specialist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your Dental Specialist pay reportMaryland · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Southern Maryland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, P.A.Waldorf, MD · 1 wage offer$192.31/ hr$192–$192
- Herbert Brett Friedman, DDSHavre De Grace, MD · 1 wage offer$83.65/ hr$84–$84
- Prestige Periodontics LLCRockville, MD · 1 wage offer$64.21/ hr$59–$69
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
3 employer-reported wage offers for Dental Specialist in federal filings in Maryland, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 Dental Specialist roles
- Pediatric DentistPermanent$250k–$350k/ year
Each one has pay, shift and start date.