Dentist, General salary in Arizona
What dentists, general earn in Arizona and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$194,180$93.36 per hour
vs U.S.+14%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$118,910 – $221,380Top 10%: $336,320+
Jobs3,4701.34× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Arizona cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $194,180 | $93.36 | 2,700 |
| Tucson, AZ | $182,200 | $87.59 | 330 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $201,100 | $96.68 | 70 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $196,490 | $94.47 | 60 |
| Yuma, AZ | $164,680 | $79.17 | 60 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $170,690 | $82.06 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arizona
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Georgia · $206,760 Missouri · $204,960 Vermont · $204,960 Virginia · $197,110 Wisconsin · $193,690 New York · $183,060
Other healthcare salaries in Arizona
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,420 Registered Nurses · $99,500 Medical Assistants · $45,940 Nursing Assistants · $44,780 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,640 Dental Assistants · $49,000 Psychiatric Technicians · $45,640 Nurse Practitioners · $134,420 Pharmacists · $146,930 Physicians, All Other · $312,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,070 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,530
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Arizona?
Dentists, General in Arizona earned a median of $194,180 a year ($93.36 an hour) in May 2025, 14% more than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $118,910 to $221,380.
Where in Arizona do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Arizona, pay was highest in Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ at $196,490.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.