General Dentist Salary Data
General dentists provide comprehensive oral healthcare including exams, cleanings, fillings, and preventive care. They are the primary dental care providers for patients of all ages.
Salary benchmarks based on 2,891 job postings across 33 states
National General Dentist Salary Overview
$240,000
$280,000
$350,000
2,922
General Dentist Salary by State
| State | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | Range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $300,000 | $600,000 | $600,000 | $225,000 – $750,000 | 13 |
| Arkansas | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $60,000 – $800,000 | 47 |
| Montana | $450,000 | $450,000 | $450,000 | $187,000 – $450,000 | 23 |
| Indiana | $400,000 | $400,000 | $400,000 | $350,000 – $400,000 | 11 |
| North Carolina | $165,000 | $400,000 | $400,000 | $120,000 – $550,000 | 93 |
| New Mexico | $300,000 | $400,000 | $400,000 | $300,000 – $600,000 | 39 |
| Oregon | $400,000 | $400,000 | $400,000 | $202,000 – $420,000 | 65 |
| Illinois | $300,000 | $375,000 | $375,000 | $125,039 – $600,000 | 54 |
| Connecticut | $268,750 | $350,000 | $350,000 | $135,000 – $500,000 | 34 |
| Massachusetts | $300,000 | $350,000 | $350,000 | $114,000 – $450,000 | 45 |
| South Carolina | $300,000 | $350,000 | $350,000 | $200,000 – $999,999 | 95 |
| Tennessee | $282,500 | $350,000 | $406,940 | $150,000 – $475,000 | 11 |
| Virginia | $350,000 | $350,000 | $350,000 | $50,000 – $390,382 | 68 |
| Wisconsin | $250,000 | $350,000 | $550,000 | $250,000 – $999,999 | 5 |
| Georgia | $325,000 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $200,000 – $550,000 | 70 |
| Idaho | $242,500 | $325,000 | $400,000 | $143,000 – $500,000 | 8 |
| Ohio | $270,000 | $325,000 | $350,000 | $140,000 – $500,000 | 12 |
| Arizona | $300,000 | $300,000 | $350,000 | $42,000 – $900,000 | 182 |
| Colorado | $184,999 | $300,000 | $400,000 | $150,000 – $750,000 | 21 |
| Maryland | $250,000 | $300,000 | $350,000 | $142,500 – $450,000 | 21 |
| New York | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $81,036 – $650,000 | 122 |
| Oklahoma | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $160,000 – $550,000 | 89 |
| Utah | $150,000 | $300,000 | $350,000 | $48,000 – $500,000 | 9 |
| Minnesota | $280,000 | $280,000 | $280,000 | $200,000 – $1,250,000 | 83 |
| California | $199,999 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $48,000 – $650,000 | 334 |
| Washington | $249,999 | $249,999 | $249,999 | $59,320 – $1,000,000 | 36 |
| Florida | $240,001 | $240,001 | $372,292 | $2 – $1,600,000 | 148 |
| Texas | $240,000 | $240,000 | $300,000 | $150 – $1,000,000 | 1094 |
| Alabama | $131,875 | $222,500 | $300,000 | $120,000 – $400,000 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | $180,000 | $220,000 | $350,000 | $44,000 – $500,000 | 20 |
| Louisiana | $168,000 | $200,000 | $300,000 | $160,000 – $500,000 | 5 |
| Michigan | $170,000 | $200,000 | $247,500 | $50,000 – $400,000 | 10 |
| New Jersey | $180,000 | $200,000 | $290,000 | $117,420 – $500,000 | 18 |
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About General Dentist salary data
General Dentist salary data is compiled from job postings on Indeed, DentalPost, and direct employer listings on DentalConnect. Our benchmarks are updated nightly and represent annualized salary ranges from the last 12 months.
State-level data requires a minimum of 5 job postings, while national benchmarks require at least 10 data points. The 25th percentile reflects entry-level or lower-experience compensation, the median represents typical pay, and the 75th percentile indicates compensation for experienced professionals or high-demand markets.