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Dentist Salary in New Hampshire

Median Annual in New Hampshire
$177,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$85.33/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Hampshire

groups Employed in NH
500
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$170,384 #26 of 47

Dentist pay in New Hampshire, explained

Dentists in New Hampshire earn a median of $177,480 per year ($85.33 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $99,780, while the most experienced dentists reach about $341,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Hampshire.

Is $177,480 good pay in New Hampshire?

Adjusted for New Hampshire's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $177,480 is worth about $170,384 in national buying power — ranking New Hampshire #26 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in New Hampshire

Entry level (10th pct)
$99,780
$47.97/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$177,480
$85.33/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$341,950
$164.40/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NH
New Hampshire (here) $177,480 $170,384
Maine $209,200 $215,559 −$31,720
Vermont $204,960 $209,233 −$27,480
Massachusetts $181,600 $171,714 −$4,120

Dentist in New Hampshire: FAQ

How much do dentists make in New Hampshire?

Dentists in New Hampshire earn a median of $177,480 per year ($85.33 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does New Hampshire pay dentists well?

At $177,480, New Hampshire pays 4% above the national median for dentists. An estimated 500 work in the state.

Dentist salary in other states

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