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Interactive map and rankings showing dentist salaries across all 50 US states. Compare dental compensation with real salary data from practicing dentists and BLS averages. Click any state for detailed salary breakdowns, percentiles, and data sources.
$192,380
National Median
109
Salary Reports
51
States Covered
Currently 109 general dentist submissions from across the country. Your anonymous submission helps make this data more accurate for your peers.
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Very High
$250K+
High
$220K-$250K
Above Avg
$190K-$220K
Average
$160K-$190K
Below Avg
$130K-$160K
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Submit Your SalaryGeneral dentist salaries vary significantly by state, ranging from around $160,000 to over $400,000 annually. States like California, Nevada, and Massachusetts typically offer the highest compensation for general dentists, while other regions may offer lower salaries but also lower costs of living.
Based on our salary data, the highest-paying states for general dentists typically include California, Nevada, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Minnesota. These states often have higher costs of living but also offer more competitive dental practice markets.
Our data comes from verified salary submissions from practicing general dentists across the United States. We require verification and moderate all submissions to ensure accuracy. The sample sizes vary by state, with some states having more data points than others.
General dentist salaries are influenced by location, years of experience, practice setting (private vs. corporate), patient volume, insurance mix, and local market competition. Practice owners typically earn more than associates, but also bear additional business risks and responsibilities.
Consider the total compensation package including cost of living, state taxes, licensing requirements, and quality of life factors. A higher salary in an expensive state may not translate to better purchasing power compared to a moderate salary in a lower-cost area.
Consider specializing, opening your own practice, expanding services (cosmetic dentistry, implants), improving efficiency, or relocating to higher-paying markets. Continuing education and staying current with dental technology can also enhance your earning potential.
States with 5+ submissions: SalaryDr data from verified general dentist reports
States with 1-4 submissions: BLS average shown with user data noted in details
States with 0 submissions: Bureau of Labor Statistics average for general dentists
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