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Dentist Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$133,320/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.10/hr
▼ 22% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,020
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$134,852 #45 of 47

Dentist pay in Utah, explained

Dentists in Utah earn a median of $133,320 per year ($64.10 per hour), which is 22% below the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $84,020, while the most experienced dentists reach about $222,820. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $133,320 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $133,320 is worth about $134,852 in national buying power — ranking Utah #45 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$84,020
$40.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$133,320
$64.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$222,820
$107.12/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $133,320 $134,852 —
Arizona $194,180 $192,874 −$60,860
Colorado $166,240 $161,317 −$32,920
Nevada $162,200 $162,234 −$28,880
New Mexico $155,260 $168,373 −$21,940
Idaho $124,190 $130,050 +$9,130
Wyoming $123,830 $133,594 +$9,490

Dentist in Utah: FAQ

How much do dentists make in Utah?

Dentists in Utah earn a median of $133,320 per year ($64.10 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does Utah pay dentists well?

At $133,320, Utah pays 22% below the national median for dentists. An estimated 1,020 work in the state.

Dentist salary in other states

Alaska · $230,990 North Dakota · $220,660 Minnesota · $219,200 Tennessee · $215,290 Oregon · $211,690 Maine · $209,200 North Carolina · $207,000 Georgia · $206,760 Missouri · $204,960 Vermont · $204,960 Virginia · $197,110 Arizona · $194,180

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