Dentists, General Salary in Montana

Dentists, general in Montana earn the most in Billings (average $239,640 a year) and the least in Great Falls ($158,150), across the 3 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dentists, general average at $168,460 and the median at $167,200 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $191,350.

Dentists, General average salary by city in Montana

Billings$239,640
Missoula$172,930
Great Falls$158,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Billings	$239,640	$203,330	$148,110	$164,202	94
Missoula	$172,930	$172,690	$121,240	$121,054	96
Great Falls	$158,150	$162,810	$118,860	$111,787	97

*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 Montana

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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