verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dentist Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$183,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$88.01/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
7,340
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$169,624 #27 of 47

Dentist pay in New York, explained

Dentists in New York earn a median of $183,060 per year ($88.01 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $75,410, while the most experienced dentists reach about $375,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $183,060 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $183,060 is worth about $169,624 in national buying power — ranking New York #27 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,410
$36.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$183,060
$88.01/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$375,740
$180.64/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $183,060 $169,624
Vermont $204,960 $209,233 −$21,900
Massachusetts $181,600 $171,714 +$1,460
New Jersey $171,330 $157,465 +$11,730
Pennsylvania $163,390 $167,456 +$19,670
Connecticut $160,440 $154,850 +$22,620

Dentist in New York: FAQ

How much do dentists make in New York?

Dentists in New York earn a median of $183,060 per year ($88.01 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does New York pay dentists well?

At $183,060, New York pays 7% above the national median for dentists. An estimated 7,340 work in the state.

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