Dentist salary in Delaware
Dentists in Delaware earn a median of $108.02 per hour, about $224,690 a year, 30% above the U.S. median of $83.07. The middle half earn between $82.56 and $115+ per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $108.02median pay per hour
- $224,690median pay per year
- 360dentists employed in Delaware
- #3of 45 states by median pay
Dentist pay in Delaware: percentiles
| Level | Delaware per hour | Delaware per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $59.35 | $123,450 | $40.32 |
| Lower quartile | $82.56 | $171,720 | $60.62 |
| Median | $108.02 | $224,690 | $83.07 |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | $105.95 |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | $115+ |
Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum.
Dentist pay in states next to Delaware
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $91.03 | $189,330 | 16% below Delaware |
| New Jersey | $76.86 | $159,860 | 29% below Delaware |
| Pennsylvania | $81.13 | $168,740 | 25% below Delaware |
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Common questions
How much does a dentist make in Delaware?
The median is $108.02 per hour, about $224,690 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $59.35 and the top 10% earn over $115+ (BLS, May 2024).
Where does Delaware rank for dentist pay?
Delaware ranks 3rd of 45 states by median dentist 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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- Peninsula Dental, LLCMillsboro, DE · 1 wage offer$96.15/ hr$96–$96
- 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
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