Dentist, General salary
What dentists, general earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$170,950$82.19 per hour
Average pay$191,350$91.99 per hour
Middle half earn$125,710 – $224,040Top 10%: $319,630+
Jobs124,390Employed nationwide
Dentist, General salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $230,990 | $111.05 | 310 | 0.95 |
| Arizona | $194,180 | $93.36 | 3,470 | 1.07 |
| Arkansas | $178,930 | $86.02 | 1,210 | 0.93 |
| California | $165,950 | $79.79 | 16,770 | 0.92 |
| Colorado | $166,240 | $79.92 | 2,940 | 1.02 |
| Connecticut | $160,440 | $77.13 | 1,950 | 1.15 |
| Delaware | – | – | 390 | 0.81 |
| Florida | $174,900 | $84.09 | 9,320 | 0.94 |
| Georgia | $206,760 | $99.41 | 2,620 | 0.54 |
| Hawaii | $167,820 | $80.68 | 830 | 1.33 |
| Idaho | $124,190 | $59.71 | 650 | 0.76 |
| Illinois | $156,110 | $75.06 | 6,940 | 1.14 |
| Indiana | $166,650 | $80.12 | 2,300 | 0.72 |
| Iowa | $181,520 | $87.27 | 1,240 | 0.8 |
| Kentucky | $134,160 | $64.50 | 790 | 0.39 |
| Louisiana | $170,750 | $82.09 | 1,500 | 0.78 |
| Maine | $209,200 | $100.58 | 310 | 0.48 |
| Maryland | $168,500 | $81.01 | 2,100 | 0.76 |
| Massachusetts | $181,600 | $87.31 | 2,780 | 0.77 |
| Michigan | $169,930 | $81.70 | 3,620 | 0.82 |
| Minnesota | $219,200 | $105.39 | 2,370 | 0.81 |
| Mississippi | $143,660 | $69.07 | 740 | 0.64 |
| Missouri | $204,960 | $98.54 | 2,440 | 0.83 |
| Montana | $167,200 | $80.39 | 380 | 0.75 |
| Nebraska | $179,750 | $86.42 | 790 | 0.77 |
| Nevada | $162,200 | $77.98 | 1,100 | 0.71 |
| New Hampshire | $177,480 | $85.33 | 500 | 0.72 |
| New Jersey | $171,330 | $82.37 | 2,980 | 0.7 |
| New Mexico | $155,260 | $74.64 | 780 | 0.89 |
| New York | $183,060 | $88.01 | 7,340 | 0.76 |
| North Carolina | $207,000 | $99.52 | 4,140 | 0.84 |
| North Dakota | $220,660 | $106.09 | 260 | 0.61 |
| Ohio | $167,410 | $80.49 | 2,790 | 0.5 |
| Oklahoma | $166,170 | $79.89 | 980 | 0.58 |
| Oregon | $211,690 | $101.77 | 1,660 | 0.84 |
| Pennsylvania | $163,390 | $78.56 | 4,460 | 0.74 |
| Rhode Island | $161,560 | $77.67 | 360 | 0.73 |
| South Carolina | $158,640 | $76.27 | 2,140 | 0.93 |
| South Dakota | $158,140 | $76.03 | 390 | 0.84 |
| Tennessee | $215,290 | $103.51 | 2,200 | 0.67 |
| Texas | $162,360 | $78.06 | 8,920 | 0.63 |
| Utah | $133,320 | $64.10 | 1,020 | 0.59 |
| Vermont | $204,960 | $98.54 | 240 | 0.8 |
| Virginia | $197,110 | $94.76 | 4,140 | 1.01 |
| Washington | $169,730 | $81.60 | 3,240 | 0.91 |
| West Virginia | $170,370 | $81.91 | 420 | 0.6 |
| Wisconsin | $193,690 | $93.12 | 2,560 | 0.87 |
| Wyoming | $123,830 | $59.53 | 240 | 0.85 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $241,850 | 450 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $238,040 | 280 |
| Columbia, SC | $228,820 | 480 |
| Anchorage, AK | $228,030 | 180 |
| Evansville, IN | $225,620 | 70 |
| Bend, OR | $224,990 | 120 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $222,690 | 1,710 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $222,430 | 60 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $221,190 | 150 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $219,980 | 1,760 |
| Richmond, VA | $218,880 | 650 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $216,750 | 170 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $215,290 | 1,170 |
| Visalia, CA | $214,950 | 170 |
| Rockford, IL | $214,670 | 130 |
Metro areas with the most dentists, general
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 7,240 | $190,010 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 6,300 | $139,990 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 5,910 | $156,100 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 3,270 | $172,210 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 3,040 | $184,540 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 2,890 | $179,990 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 2,700 | $194,180 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 2,570 | $163,390 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 2,090 | $202,060 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 1,980 | $168,620 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,920 | $181,150 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 1,920 | $161,270 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,760 | $219,980 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 1,710 | $222,690 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 1,710 | $158,160 |
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Questions
How much does a dentist, general make?
The median pay for dentists, general in the U.S. was $170,950 a year ($82.19 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $125,710 and $224,040.
Which states pay dentists, general the most?
The highest pay was in Alaska ($230,990), North Dakota ($220,660), Minnesota ($219,200), Tennessee ($215,290), Oregon ($211,690). The lowest was in Wyoming ($123,830), Idaho ($124,190), Utah ($133,320).
How many dentists, general are there in the U.S.?
About 124,390 people were employed as dentists, general in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.