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Dentist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Dentist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$237,892
Average $237,892
Low $141,281
High $400,569

The average salary for a dentist is $237,892 per year in the United States. 28.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Dentist job openings in United States

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Dentist - Apollo Dental
Park Dental3.3out of 5 stars.
Rochester, MN
$155,000 - $200,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Dentist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Broadway Dental
 
$520,000per year
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Family First Dental
 
$520,000per year
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MedTrust
 
$520,000per year
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Expert Dental
 
$515,450per year
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Marquee Dental Partners
 
$500,000per year
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Children's Happy Teeth
 
$494,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Dentists near United States

  1. San Antonio, TX
    $278,623 per year
  2. Johnstown, PA
    $276,333 per year
  3. Killeen, TX
    $273,702 per year
  4. Indianapolis, IN
    $265,810 per year
  5. Colorado Springs, CO
    $246,155 per year

Where can a Dentist earn more?

Compare salaries for Dentists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Dentist get paid in United States?

Associate Dentist

Job openings
Average $232,944 per year