Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$86,250
- 25th Percentile — Junior$125,710
- 50th Percentile — Median$170,950
- 75th Percentile — Senior$224,040
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$319,630
The top 10% of Dentists General earn $319,630 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $86,250, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia (est.) | $290,852 | +52.0% |
| Missouri | $241,580 | +26.3% |
| Oregon | $240,170 | +25.5% |
| Maine | $237,360 | +24.0% |
| Hawaii | $227,370 | +18.8% |
| Massachusetts | $223,200 | +16.6% |
| North Dakota | $222,340 | +16.2% |
| Alaska | $215,360 | +12.5% |
| Vermont | $214,130 | +11.9% |
| Georgia | $214,040 | +11.9% |
| Minnesota | $211,780 | +10.7% |
| Tennessee | $210,700 | +10.1% |
| North Carolina | $207,550 | +8.5% |
| Wisconsin | $203,600 | +6.4% |
| New York | $202,040 | +5.6% |
| Delaware (est.) | $200,918 | +5.0% |
| West Virginia | $200,640 | +4.9% |
| New Hampshire | $200,420 | +4.7% |
| Iowa | $198,470 | +3.7% |
| New Jersey | $198,290 | +3.6% |
| Virginia | $197,820 | +3.4% |
| Florida | $195,930 | +2.4% |
| Washington | $195,810 | +2.3% |
| Indiana | $195,140 | +2.0% |
| Illinois | $193,050 | +0.9% |
| Michigan | $188,930 | -1.3% |
| Oklahoma | $188,280 | -1.6% |
| Nebraska | $186,420 | -2.6% |
| Maryland | $185,740 | -2.9% |
| New Mexico | $185,010 | -3.3% |
| Connecticut | $183,990 | -3.8% |
| South Carolina | $181,570 | -5.1% |
| Arizona | $181,040 | -5.4% |
| Ohio | $180,440 | -5.7% |
| Nevada | $178,460 | -6.7% |
| Texas | $178,360 | -6.8% |
| Louisiana | $176,540 | -7.7% |
| Arkansas | $174,280 | -8.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $172,710 | -9.7% |
| California | $170,690 | -10.8% |
| Montana | $168,460 | -12.0% |
| Alabama (est.) | $166,474 | -13.0% |
| South Dakota | $164,030 | -14.3% |
| Kansas (est.) | $162,648 | -15.0% |
| Rhode Island | $162,440 | -15.1% |
| Colorado | $160,810 | -16.0% |
| Kentucky | $157,630 | -17.6% |
| Mississippi | $149,300 | -22.0% |
| Wyoming | $146,240 | -23.6% |
| Utah | $144,880 | -24.3% |
| Idaho | $139,320 | -27.2% |
What Factors Affect Dentists General Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Dentists General is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Missouri pays an average of $241,580, while Idaho pays $139,320 — a gap of $102,260 per year.
The middle half of Dentists General earn between $125,710 and $224,040 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,250, while the top 10% earn more than $319,630.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Dentists General?
The average salary for Dentists General in the United States is $191,350 per year, with a median of $170,950.
What is the starting salary for Dentists General?
Entry-level Dentists General typically earn between $86,250 and $125,710 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Dentists General the most?
Missouri pays Dentists General the most at $241,580 per year on average, followed by Oregon ($240,170) and Maine ($237,360).
How much do Dentists General make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $191,350, Dentists General earn approximately $92.0 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Dentists General a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 124,390 Dentists General jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $191,350 and a median of $170,950 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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