Dentist salary in Maine
Dentists in Maine earn a median of $100.42 per hour, about $208,860 a year, 21% above the U.S. median of $83.07. The middle half earn between $77.09 and $115+ per hour. The highest median among Maine metro areas is in Portland-South Portland, ME, at $107.36 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $100.42median pay per hour
- $208,860median pay per year
- 450dentists employed in Maine
- #5of 45 states by median pay
Dentist pay in Maine: percentiles
| Level | Maine per hour | Maine per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $74.54 | $155,040 | $40.32 |
| Lower quartile | $77.09 | $160,350 | $60.62 |
| Median | $100.42 | $208,860 | $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 by metro area in Maine
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Maine median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $107.36 | $223,320 | 220 | 7% above | $105.40 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $99.63 | $207,220 | 30 | 1% below | $105.17 |
| Bangor, ME | $88.90 | $184,910 | 60 | 11% below | $92.12 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Dentist pay in states next to Maine
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $77.90 | $162,040 | 22% below Maine |
Dentist jobs in Maine · Dentist salary nationwide · Maine state guide
Common questions
How much does a dentist make in Maine?
The median is $100.42 per hour, about $208,860 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $74.54 and the top 10% earn over $115+ (BLS, May 2024).
Which Maine city pays dentists the most?
Among Maine metro areas, Portland-South Portland, ME has the highest median at $107.36 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Maine rank for dentist pay?
Maine ranks 5th 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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Your Dentist pay reportMaine · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Portland Center for Dentistry, LLCPortland, ME · 1 wage offer$162.50/ hr$162–$162
- True Trusty Dental Group LLCBangor, ME · 1 wage offer$93.75/ hr$94–$94
- Pines Health ServicesCaribou, ME · 1 wage offer$91.35/ hr$91–$91
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
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4 employer-reported wage offers for Dentist in federal filings in Maine, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Dentist roles
- Dentist (Regular Ft)Permanent$230k–$260k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
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