Dentist salary
The median dentist pay is $106.97 per hour, or about $222,498 a year, based on 127 postings with published pay from 8 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 127roles with published pay
- $106.97median pay per hour
- $87–$190typical published range
- 8employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94.95 | $197,496 |
| 25th percentile | $94.95 | $197,496 |
| Median | $106.97 | $222,498 |
| 75th percentile | $140.62 | $292,500 |
| 90th percentile | $180.29 | $375,003 |
Dentist salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $83.07 per hour, about $172,790 a year, across 113,490 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $111.05 | $230,990 | 220 |
| Alaska | $110.98 | $230,830 | 260 |
| Delaware | $108.02 | $224,690 | 360 |
| Minnesota | $100.87 | $209,820 | 2,500 |
| Maine | $100.42 | $208,860 | 450 |
| Arizona | $99.36 | $206,660 | 2,930 |
| Wisconsin | $99.35 | $206,650 | 2,160 |
| North Dakota | $96.77 | $201,280 | 210 |
| Washington | $95.17 | $197,950 | 3,100 |
| Georgia | $94.14 | $195,820 | 3,260 |
| Connecticut | $92.90 | $193,230 | 1,840 |
| North Carolina | $91.96 | $191,280 | 4,410 |
| Maryland | $91.03 | $189,330 | 2,190 |
| Oregon | $89.32 | $185,790 | 1,180 |
| Virginia | $87.77 | $182,570 | 3,890 |
| Illinois | $86.74 | $180,420 | 4,820 |
| Louisiana | $86.35 | $179,600 | 1,140 |
| California | $85.84 | $178,540 | 14,760 |
| Michigan | $85.13 | $177,080 | 3,920 |
| Indiana | $85.09 | $176,990 | 2,700 |
| Iowa | $84.13 | $174,990 | 850 |
| Arkansas | $82.93 | $172,490 | 990 |
| New Mexico | $82.56 | $171,730 | 660 |
| Kansas | $81.78 | $170,090 | 1,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $81.13 | $168,740 | 3,210 |
| Nebraska | $80.82 | $168,110 | 740 |
| Idaho | $80.08 | $166,560 | 690 |
| New York | $78.87 | $164,060 | 7,460 |
| Florida | $78.30 | $162,870 | 8,400 |
| South Dakota | $78.30 | $162,860 | 270 |
| New Hampshire | $77.90 | $162,040 | 460 |
| Oklahoma | $77.78 | $161,780 | 1,150 |
| New Jersey | $76.86 | $159,860 | 2,710 |
| Montana | $76.67 | $159,480 | 480 |
| South Carolina | $76.19 | $158,460 | 2,320 |
| Texas | $75.66 | $157,370 | 7,690 |
| Ohio | $74.79 | $155,570 | 2,990 |
| Tennessee | $74.26 | $154,460 | 1,470 |
| West Virginia | $70.88 | $147,440 | 400 |
| Hawaii | $67.30 | $139,990 | 570 |
| Kentucky | $65.17 | $135,550 | 910 |
| Utah | $63.59 | $132,270 | 740 |
| Mississippi | $61.81 | $128,570 | 830 |
| Wyoming | $60.99 | $126,860 | 260 |
| Nevada | $60.18 | $125,180 | 1,040 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $112.46 | $233,910 | 140 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $112.30 | $233,590 | 470 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $110.92 | $230,710 | 80 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $109.95 | $228,700 | 60 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $107.36 | $223,320 | 220 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $106.33 | $221,160 | 70 |
| Johnson City, TN | $104.69 | $217,760 | 60 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $103.12 | $214,490 | 1,900 |
| Billings, MT | $102.48 | $213,150 | 60 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $101.87 | $211,890 | 40 |
Dentist pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $144.23 | $299,998 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $132.81 | $276,255 |
| Virginia | 3 | $132.21 | $274,997 |
| Georgia | 5 | $123.80 | $257,504 |
| Wisconsin | 8 | $123.80 | $257,494 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $120.19 | $249,995 |
| Florida | 3 | $120.19 | $249,995 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $115.38 | $239,990 |
| North Dakota | 3 | $111.78 | $232,502 |
| Maryland | 4 | $105.77 | $220,002 |
| New York | 13 | $103.37 | $215,010 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $103.37 | $215,010 |
| West Virginia | 3 | $94.95 | $197,496 |
| Michigan | 8 | $94.95 | $197,496 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $94.95 | $197,496 |
| Ohio | 5 | $94.95 | $197,496 |
| Indiana | 4 | $94.95 | $197,496 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $94.95 | $197,496 |
| Illinois | 4 | $94.95 | $197,496 |
Dentist wage offers in federal filings
What employers reported they would pay, alongside what they publish.
| State | Wage offers | Typical range / hr | Median / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 23 | $71–$125 | $100 |
| South Carolina | 6 | $83–$110 | $100 |
| Wisconsin | 43 | $81–$115 | $99.41 |
| Minnesota | 13 | $88–$113 | $99.25 |
| Indiana | 31 | $78–$111 | $99.04 |
| Vermont | 12 | $73–$100 | $96.15 |
| Missouri | 26 | $84–$120 | $96.15 |
| Maryland | 17 | $67–$111 | $96.15 |
| Ohio | 34 | $81–$106 | $96.02 |
| Georgia | 12 | $89–$120 | $94.95 |
| North Carolina | 26 | $82–$108 | $93.75 |
| California | 199 | $80–$106 | $91.35 |
| Colorado | 22 | $60–$100 | $90.75 |
| Connecticut | 38 | $69–$117 | $90.48 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026: 1,198 distinct offers, median $89.37 per hour. They are not job postings. The table lists states with at least 5 offers.
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Brands | 15 | $144.23 | $299,998 |
| PDS Health | 1 | $141.83 | $295,006 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 7 | $122.60 | $255,008 |
| Dental Care Alliance | 4 | $109.38 | $227,500 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $105.60 | $219,648 |
| Indian Health Service | 1 | $105.29 | $219,003 |
| Aspen Dental | 97 | $103.37 | $215,010 |
| Denver Health | 1 | $92.45 | $192,296 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 127 postings from 8 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a dentist make?
The median dentist pay across 127 postings with published pay is $106.97 per hour, about $222,498 a year. Half of the postings fall between $95 and $141 per hour.
Which states pay dentists the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Texas ($144.23/hr), North Carolina ($132.81/hr), Virginia ($132.21/hr).
What do dentists get paid at other employers in Texas?
- Smile BrandsHouston, TX$144.23/hr
- Alameda Dental Care PLLCEl Paso, TX$113.34/hr
- Meadows Dental Care LLCAustin, TX$112.50/hr
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