Dentists, All Other Specialists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for dentists, all other specialistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Oregon$285,900
- New Jersey$282,180
- Texas$280,030
- Arizona$266,340
- Michigan$247,360
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Connecticut$179,460
- Ohio$186,660
- Colorado$195,020
- Maryland$201,410
- Pennsylvania$203,900
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $285,900 | $256,510 | $137 | +15.3% | — |
| 2 | New Jersey | $282,180 | $201,840 | $136 | +13.8% | 290 |
| 3 | Texas | $280,030 | $286,510 | $135 | +12.9% | 730 |
| 4 | Arizona | $266,340 | $244,170 | $128 | +7.4% | 190 |
| 5 | Michigan | $247,360 | $229,150 | $119 | -0.2% | 130 |
| 6 | South Carolina | $242,930 | $246,770 | $117 | -2% | 70 |
| 7 | Illinois | $242,070 | $250,880 | $116 | -2.4% | 230 |
| 8 | Nebraska | $239,620 | $224,990 | $115 | -3.4% | — |
| 9 | Missouri | $228,260 | $230,130 | $110 | -7.9% | 30 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $228,240 | $232,730 | $110 | -7.9% | 40 |
| 11 | Oklahoma | $219,100 | $223,160 | $105 | -11.6% | 80 |
| 12 | California | $218,050 | $230,730 | $105 | -12.1% | 340 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $213,660 | $225,990 | $103 | -13.8% | 130 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $213,550 | $235,370 | $103 | -13.9% | 40 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $203,900 | $195,150 | $98 | -17.8% | 160 |
| 16 | Maryland | $201,410 | $207,450 | $97 | -18.8% | — |
| 17 | Colorado | $195,020 | $186,640 | $94 | -21.3% | 70 |
| 18 | Ohio | $186,660 | $192,050 | $90 | -24.7% | 160 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $179,460 | $126,410 | $86 | -27.6% | 50 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 28 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $469,750 | $376,710 | — |
| 2 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $402,600 | $327,890 | — |
| 3 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $389,520 | $303,690 | — |
| 4 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $281,940 | $269,770 | — |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $279,820 | $258,960 | 30 |
| 6 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $269,160 | $248,560 | 150 |
| 7 | Tucson, AZ | $254,650 | $241,890 | 40 |
| 8 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $249,600 | $282,250 | — |
| 9 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $244,170 | $280,810 | 80 |
| 10 | Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $242,940 | $280,320 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing dentists, all other specialistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outpatient Care Centers | $305,240 | $284,760 | 80 |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $232,980 | $221,020 | 2,220 |
| 3 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $232,980 | $221,020 | 2,220 |
| 4 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $231,150 | $214,420 | 2,360 |
| 5 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $231,150 | $214,420 | 2,360 |
| 6 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $230,260 | $213,260 | — |
| 7 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $224,990 | $283,190 | 2,690 |
| 8 | Offices of Dentists | $224,990 | $285,250 | 2,570 |
| 9 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $224,990 | $247,930 | 5,230 |
| 10 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $222,470 | $280,310 | 2,760 |
| 11 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $219,780 | $277,700 | 2,810 |
| 12 | Educational Services | $132,680 | $142,580 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do dentists, all other specialists make in the U.S.?
The median dentists, all other specialists salary in the United States is $224,990 per year (mean $247,930), and about 80% earn between $104,120 and $402,700.
How much do dentists, all other specialists make per hour?
Roughly $119 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $247,930 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays dentists, all other specialists the most?
Oregon has the highest average pay for dentists, all other specialists at $285,900 per year (median $256,510).
What is the job outlook for dentists, all other specialists?
Employment is projected to change +0.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 200 openings per year.
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