Source: SalaryDr salary data for General Dentist in New York (Private Practice) (N=6 verified submissions, updated February 4, 2026, data as of 2026-02-04). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Real compensation data for general dentists working in private practice settings in New York.
$291,000
$415,317
$240,000
$665,000
Real insights from General Dentist physicians in Private Practice settings in New York:
"I work 4.5 days a week and see patients for emergencies on the weekend occasionally. Plenty of time for family and hobbies"— General Dentist Physician, Private Practice
"5 days a week 10-5, solo doctor in Medicaid based practice. See ~30 patients a day. Lots of flexibility in scheduling and procedures. Bread and butter dentistry with occasional Invisalign/implant therapy. Most days are smooth and no admin. "— General Dentist Physician, Private Practice
The average General Dentist salary for Private Practice settings in New York is $415,317, with a median of $291,000. This is based on 6 verified submissions.
Private Practice physicians in New York earn a median of $291,000, compared to $245,900 for all General Dentist physicians in New York. This represents a 18% higher salary than the state average.
Key factors include years of experience (5 years average in this data), geographic location within New York, subspecialty training, and individual productivity metrics. Private Practice settings often reward productivity and practice ownership.
Private Practice General Dentist physicians in New York earn a median of $291,000, compared to $300,000 nationally for Private Practice settings. This is -3% below the national average for Private Practice settings.
Private Practice General Dentist physicians in New York work an average of 41 hours per week. Private practice hours can vary significantly based on practice ownership and patient volume.
Private Practice settings offer Higher earning potential, Practice ownership, Clinical autonomy. However, physicians should also consider challenges such as Business responsibilities and Financial risk.
Based on our database, we have 6 verified submissions from General Dentist physicians in Private Practice settings in New York. This represents approximately 75% of all General Dentist submissions from New York.
Average Salary
$415,317
Median Salary
$291,000
Salary Range
$240,000 - $665,000
National Average
$434,847
Difference
-4% vs National Average
Sample Size
6 local / 66 national reports
Distribution based on 6 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $291,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by General Dentist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of General Dentist physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $452,500 | 2 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $222,950 | 2 submissions |
| 16+ years | $570,500 | 2 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.