Dentist Salary (2026): How Much Do Dentists, General Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$175,358
Per Hour$84.31
Total Jobs$121,230
Highest Paying StateAlaska

Dentist Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1Alaska$230,990▲ 32%$310
2North Dakota$220,660▲ 26%$260
3Minnesota$219,200▲ 25%$2,370
4Tennessee$215,290▲ 23%$2,200
5Oregon$211,690▲ 21%$1,660
6Maine$209,200▲ 19%$310
7North Carolina$207,000▲ 18%$4,140
8Georgia$206,760▲ 18%$2,620
9Missouri$204,960▲ 17%$2,440
10Vermont$204,960▲ 17%$240
11Virginia$197,110▲ 12%$4,140
12Arizona$194,180▲ 11%$3,470
13Wisconsin$193,690▲ 10%$2,560
14New York$183,060▲ 4%$7,340
15Massachusetts$181,600▲ 4%$2,780
16Iowa$181,520▲ 4%$1,240
17Nebraska$179,750▲ 3%$790
18Arkansas$178,930▲ 2%$1,210
19New Hampshire$177,480▲ 1%$500
20Florida$174,900▲ 0%$9,320
21New Jersey$171,330▼ 2%$2,980
22Louisiana$170,750▼ 3%$1,500
23West Virginia$170,370▼ 3%$420
24Michigan$169,930▼ 3%$3,620
25Washington$169,730▼ 3%$3,240
26Maryland$168,500▼ 4%$2,100
27Hawaii$167,820▼ 4%$830
28Ohio$167,410▼ 5%$2,790
29Montana$167,200▼ 5%$380
30Indiana$166,650▼ 5%$2,300
31Colorado$166,240▼ 5%$2,940
32Oklahoma$166,170▼ 5%$980
33California$165,950▼ 5%$16,770
34Pennsylvania$163,390▼ 7%$4,460
35Texas$162,360▼ 7%$8,920
36Nevada$162,200▼ 8%$1,100
37Rhode Island$161,560▼ 8%$360
38Connecticut$160,440▼ 9%$1,950
39South Carolina$158,640▼ 10%$2,140
40South Dakota$158,140▼ 10%$390
41Illinois$156,110▼ 11%$6,940
42New Mexico$155,260▼ 11%$780
43Mississippi$143,660▼ 18%$740
44Kentucky$134,160▼ 23%$790
45Utah$133,320▼ 24%$1,020
46Idaho$124,190▼ 29%$650
47Wyoming$123,830▼ 29%$240

FAQ

How much does a Dentist make?

The national median annual salary for dentists, general is $175,358, about $84.31 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays dentists, general the most?

Alaska tops the list at $230,990 per year.

What state pays dentists, general the least?

Wyoming has the lowest median at $123,830.

How much does a Dentist make per hour?

At the national median, dentists, general earn about $84.31 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most dentists, general employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of dentists, general include California.