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Dentist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Dentist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$238,849
Average $238,849
Low $141,466
High $403,269

The average salary for a dentist is $238,849 per year in the United States. 27.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Dentist job openings in United States

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Dentist
PDS Health2.8out of 5 stars.
Mesa, AZ
$160,000 - $390,000 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
MedTrust
 
$520,000per year
Expert Dental
 
$515,450per year
Marquee Dental Partners
 
$500,000per year
Children's Happy Teeth
 
$494,000per year

Highest paying cities for Dentists near United States

  1. San Antonio, TX
    $276,498 per year
  2. Johnstown, PA
    $276,333 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $260,244 per year
  4. Killeen, TX
    $256,925 per year
  5. Colorado Springs, CO
    $244,164 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 $234,021 per year