Dentist, General salary in Utah
What dentists, general earn in Utah and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$133,320$64.10 per hour
vs U.S.−22%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$101,100 – $165,580Top 10%: $222,820+
Jobs1,0200.73× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Utah cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $130,510 | $62.74 | 510 |
| Ogden, UT | $155,250 | $74.64 | 170 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $129,250 | $62.14 | 150 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $181,540 | $87.28 | 70 |
| St. George, UT | $131,700 | $63.32 | 60 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $132,700 | $63.80 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Utah
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Illinois · $156,110 New Mexico · $155,260 Mississippi · $143,660 Kentucky · $134,160 Idaho · $124,190 Wyoming · $123,830
Other healthcare salaries in Utah
Registered Nurses · $84,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,880 Nursing Assistants · $39,840 Medical Assistants · $45,360 Dental Assistants · $37,760 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,140 Dental Hygienists · $91,120 Physicians, All Other · $228,060 Pharmacists · $144,240 Nurse Practitioners · $130,920 Physical Therapists · $99,880
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Utah?
Dentists, General in Utah earned a median of $133,320 a year ($64.10 an hour) in May 2025, 22% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $101,100 to $165,580.
Where in Utah do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Utah, pay was highest in Ogden, UT at $155,250.
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.