SOC 29-1021 · May 2025 · United States
Dentists, General
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$170,950 /year
The median wage for Dentists, General across the United States is $170,950 per year, measured over 124,390 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $230,990.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Dentists, General
Pay for this occupation varies by 86.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $230,990 and Wyoming pays $123,830.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $230,990 | 310 | |
| 2 | North Dakota | $220,660 | 260 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $219,200 | 2,370 | |
| 4 | Tennessee | $215,290 | 2,200 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $211,690 | 1,660 | |
| 6 | Maine | $209,200 | 310 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | $207,000 | 4,140 | |
| 8 | Georgia | $206,760 | 2,620 | |
| 9 | Missouri | $204,960 | 2,440 | |
| 10 | Vermont | $204,960 | 240 |
States with the most Dentists, General jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 16,770 | $165,950 | |
| 2 | Florida | 9,320 | $174,900 | |
| 3 | Texas | 8,920 | $162,360 | |
| 4 | New York | 7,340 | $183,060 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 6,940 | $156,110 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 4,460 | $163,390 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 4,140 | $207,000 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 4,140 | $197,110 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 3,620 | $169,930 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 3,470 | $194,180 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Port | $241,850 | 450 |
| 2 | Memphis | $238,040 | 280 |
| 3 | Columbia | $228,820 | 480 |
| 4 | Anchorage | $228,030 | 180 |
| 5 | Evansville | $225,620 | 70 |
| 6 | Bend | $224,990 | 120 |
| 7 | Atlanta | $222,690 | 1,710 |
| 8 | Hanford | $222,430 | 60 |
| 9 | Portland | $221,190 | 150 |
| 10 | Minneapolis | $219,980 | 1,760 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.