Dentists, General Salary in Arizona

Dentists, general in Arizona earn the most in Prescott Valley (average $188,290 a year) and the least in Flagstaff ($157,460), across the 5 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dentists, general average at $181,040 and the median at $194,180 for 3,470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $191,350.

Dentists, General average salary by city in Arizona

Prescott Valley$188,290
Phoenix$181,940
Tucson$176,200
Yuma$161,100
Flagstaff$157,460

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Prescott Valley	$188,290	$196,490	$123,040	$135,884	98
Phoenix	$181,940	$194,180	$107,700	$131,467	103
Tucson	$176,200	$182,200	$121,170	$127,687	97
Yuma	$161,100	$164,680	$116,710	$117,744	93
Flagstaff	$157,460	$170,690	$125,580	$115,347	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dentists, General salary in other states

Dentists, General salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

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 29-1021.
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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