Dentist, General salary in New Jersey
What dentists, general earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$171,330$82.37 per hour
vs U.S.+0%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$132,710 – $260,000Top 10%: $349,780+
Jobs2,9800.87× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $190,010 | $91.35 | 7,240 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $163,390 | $78.56 | 2,570 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $155,750 | $74.88 | 320 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $216,750 | $104.21 | 170 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $170,760 | $82.10 | 100 |
| Vineland, NJ | $169,280 | $81.39 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Louisiana · $170,750 West Virginia · $170,370 Michigan · $169,930 Washington · $169,730 Maryland · $168,500 Hawaii · $167,820
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in New Jersey?
Dentists, General in New Jersey earned a median of $171,330 a year ($82.37 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $132,710 to $260,000.
Where in New Jersey do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Trenton-Princeton, NJ at $216,750.
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.