Dentist, General salary in Montana
What dentists, general earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$167,200$80.39 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$121,610 – $202,310Top 10%: $230,580+
Jobs3800.94× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Montana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $127,160 | $61.13 | 100 |
| Billings, MT | $203,330 | $97.76 | 50 |
| Missoula, MT | $172,690 | $83.02 | 50 |
| Great Falls, MT | $162,810 | $78.28 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Montana
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Hawaii · $167,820 Ohio · $167,410 Indiana · $166,650 Colorado · $166,240 Oklahoma · $166,170 California · $165,950
Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses · $85,280 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,630 Nursing Assistants · $40,900 Medical Assistants · $46,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,210 Dental Assistants · $46,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,400 Nurse Practitioners · $137,210 Pharmacists · $142,080 Physical Therapists · $91,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,190 Dental Hygienists · $98,440
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Montana?
Dentists, General in Montana earned a median of $167,200 a year ($80.39 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $121,610 to $202,310.
Where in Montana do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Montana, pay was highest in Billings, MT at $203,330.
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.