Dentist salary in Massachusetts
The median dentist pay in Massachusetts is $120.19 per hour, about $249,995 a year, based on 3 postings from 2 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 3roles with published pay
- $120.19median pay per hour
- $91–$137typical published range
- 2employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Massachusetts
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $100.00 | $207,996 |
| 25th percentile | $107.57 | $223,746 |
| Median | $120.19 | $249,995 |
| 75th percentile | $121.39 | $252,502 |
| 90th percentile | $122.12 | $254,005 |
Pay by employer in Massachusetts
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $122.60 | $255,008 |
| Aspen Dental | 2 | $107.57 | $223,746 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $144.23 | +20% |
| North Carolina | $132.81 | +11% |
| Virginia | $132.21 | +10% |
| Georgia | $123.80 | +3% |
| Wisconsin | $123.80 | +3% |
| Florida | $120.19 | +0% |
| Connecticut | $115.38 | -4% |
| North Dakota | $111.78 | -7% |
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.
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Common questions
How much does a dentist make in Massachusetts?
The median is $120.19 per hour, about $249,995 a year, across 3 postings with published pay in Massachusetts. The middle half of postings fall between $108 and $121 per hour.
Who pays dentists the most in Massachusetts?
2 employers published pay for this role in Massachusetts. The highest median is at Veterans Health Administration.
What do dentists get paid at other employers in Massachusetts?
- The Dentist at Hopkinton, PCHopkinton, MA$179.33/hr
- Lowell Kids Dentistry PLLCLowell, MA$144.24/hr
- Sohi and Jain LLCFitchburg, MA$125.00/hr
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- The Dentist at Hopkinton, PCHopkinton, MA · 2 wage offers$179.33/ hr$175–$184
- Lowell Kids Dentistry PLLCLowell, MA · 3 wage offers$144.24/ hr$94–$144
- Sohi and Jain LLCFitchburg, MA · 2 wage offers$125.00/ hr$100–$150
- Dental Dreams LLCSpringfield, MA · 2 wage offers$124.22/ hr$106–$144
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3 Dentist postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Chief of DentalPermanent$240k–$270k/ year
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$200k–$300k/ year
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