SOC 29-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dentists, General — Springfield
Springfield, MA · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, MA comes to $198,250 a year, ahead of the national median of $170,950 by 16.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, MA comes to $198,250 a year, ahead of the national median of $170,950 by 16.0%. Pay ranges from under $105,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $415,600 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $167,950 to $337,750.
Employment stands at 160, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Amherst Town records the highest median at $202,240. Of the 408 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 6th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,990 | −38.0% |
| 25th | $167,950 | −1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $198,250 | +16.0% |
| 75th | $337,750 | +97.6% |
| 90th | $415,600 | +143.1% |
| Mean | $228,390 | +33.6% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst Town | $202,240 | 50 | |
| 2 | Worcester | $202,110 | 320 | |
| 3 | Barnstable Town | $200,470 | 90 | |
| 4 | Boston | $181,150 | 1,920 | |
| 5 | Pittsfield | $173,990 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $198,250 buys what $187,382 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$198,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$187,382US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $198,250 a year, 16.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $105,990 to $415,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Amherst Town, at $202,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dentists, General in Springfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $198,250, or $95.31 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $170,950, so pay in Springfield, MA is 16.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Springfield, MA earns more than $415,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $105,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Amherst Town, at $202,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, MA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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