Dentist salary in United States

The average salary for a Dentist is $239,395 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 27.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 3, 2026.

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Dentist salaries typically range between a low of $141,624 and a high of $404,662 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Dentist include San Antonio, TX at $277,547 per year, Dallas, TX at $276,921 per year, and Johnstown, PA at $276,333 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Dentist include Broadway Dental ($520,000 per year) and Family First Dental ($520,000 per year).