Dentist, General salary in Rhode Island
What dentists, general earn in Rhode Island and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$161,560$77.67 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$124,990 – $197,350Top 10%: $240,650+
Jobs3600.91× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Rhode Island cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $172,310 | $82.84 | 580 |
Hospitals and jobs in Rhode Island
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $163,390 Texas · $162,360 Nevada · $162,200 Connecticut · $160,440 South Carolina · $158,640 South Dakota · $158,140
Other healthcare salaries in Rhode Island
Nursing Assistants · $46,440 Registered Nurses · $100,640 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $43,680 Medical Assistants · $47,190 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,380 Pharmacists · $128,180 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,090 Nurse Practitioners · $135,970 Physicians, All Other · $228,590 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $75,780 Dental Assistants · $50,150 Physical Therapists · $99,400
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Rhode Island?
Dentists, General in Rhode Island earned a median of $161,560 a year ($77.67 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $124,990 to $197,350.
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.