Top 15 cities for dentists, all other specialists by average salary
| Orlando, FL | $376,710 |
|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $327,890 |
| Houston, TX | $303,690 |
| Portland, OR | $282,250 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $280,810 |
| Austin, TX | $269,770 |
| San Francisco, CA | $258,960 |
| Chicago, IL | $248,560 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $243,160 |
| Tucson, AZ | $241,890 |
| Omaha, NE | $237,520 |
| Seattle, WA | $227,810 |
| Riverside, CA | $216,440 |
| San Antonio, TX | $216,260 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $215,780 |
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Dentists, All Other Specialists salary by state
Oregon pays dentists, all other specialists the most statewide, $285,900 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | n/a | n/a | 380 | 3 | $376,710 | $209,520 |
| Oregon | $285,900 | $256,510 | n/a | 1 | $282,250 | $282,250 |
| New Jersey | $282,180 | $201,840 | 290 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $280,030 | $286,510 | 730 | 4 | $327,890 | $216,260 |
| Arizona | $266,340 | $244,170 | 190 | 2 | $280,810 | $241,890 |
| Michigan | $247,360 | $229,150 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $242,930 | $246,770 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $242,070 | $250,880 | 230 | 1 | $248,560 | $248,560 |
| Nebraska | $239,620 | $224,990 | n/a | 1 | $237,520 | $237,520 |
| Missouri | $228,260 | $230,130 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $228,240 | $232,730 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $227,810 | $227,810 |
| Oklahoma | $219,100 | $223,160 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $218,050 | $230,730 | 340 | 4 | $258,960 | $200,260 |
| North Carolina | $213,660 | $225,990 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $213,550 | $235,370 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $203,900 | $195,150 | 160 | 1 | $212,120 | $212,120 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $202,130 | $202,130 |
| Maryland | $201,410 | $207,450 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $195,020 | $186,640 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | n/a | n/a | 60 | 1 | $191,020 | $191,020 |
| Ohio | $186,660 | $192,050 | 160 | 1 | $173,080 | $173,080 |
| New York | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $182,290 | $182,290 |
| Connecticut | $179,460 | $126,410 | 50 | 1 | $167,820 | $167,820 |
Dentists, All Other Specialists salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando, FL | $376,710 | $469,750 | $181.11 | n/a |
| Dallas, TX | $327,890 | $402,600 | $157.64 | n/a |
| Houston, TX | $303,690 | $389,520 | $146.00 | n/a |
| Portland, OR | $282,250 | $249,600 | $135.70 | n/a |
| Phoenix, AZ | $280,810 | $244,170 | $135.00 | 80 |
| Austin, TX | $269,770 | $281,940 | $129.70 | n/a |
| San Francisco, CA | $258,960 | $279,820 | $124.50 | 30 |
| Chicago, IL | $248,560 | $269,160 | $119.50 | 150 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $243,160 | $234,620 | $116.90 | n/a |
| Tucson, AZ | $241,890 | $254,650 | $116.29 | 40 |
| Omaha, NE | $237,520 | $224,990 | $114.19 | 150 |
| Seattle, WA | $227,810 | $232,090 | $109.52 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $216,440 | $230,190 | $104.06 | n/a |
| San Antonio, TX | $216,260 | $213,660 | $103.97 | 120 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $215,780 | $241,090 | $103.74 | n/a |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $212,120 | $230,480 | $101.98 | n/a |
| Miami, FL | $209,520 | $213,570 | $100.73 | 60 |
| Washington, DC | $202,130 | $207,450 | $97.18 | n/a |
| Sacramento, CA | $200,260 | $199,300 | $96.28 | 30 |
| Boston, MA | $191,020 | $233,060 | $91.84 | 40 |
| Buffalo, NY | $182,290 | $182,480 | $87.64 | 30 |
| Cleveland, OH | $173,080 | $127,800 | $83.21 | 30 |
| Hartford, CT | $167,820 | $108,230 | $80.68 | 30 |
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- Occupational TherapistsU.S. average $101,280
- Physical TherapistsU.S. average $105,280
- Respiratory TherapistsU.S. average $87,300
- Speech-Language PathologistsU.S. average $98,170
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Dentists, All Other Specialists salary: questions
Where do dentists, all other specialists make the most money?
In Orlando, FL, with an average of $376,710 a year, among the 23 metro areas we cover.
What is the average dentists, all other specialists salary in the U.S.?
$247,930 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $224,990, so half of dentists, all other specialists earn more than that and half less.
What salary should dentists, all other specialists ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of dentists, all other specialists nationwide earn between $166,130 (25th percentile) and $280,590 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays dentists, all other specialists the most?
Oregon, with a statewide average of $285,900 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is dentists, all other specialists pay the lowest?
Hartford, CT, at $167,820 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1029.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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