Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Anchorage
The median dentist earns $228,030 a year in the Anchorage metro, with the middle half between $125,750 and $251,410.[1]
25th percentile
$125,750
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$228,030
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$251,410
Upper end of the middle half
Anchorage runs about 1% lower than the Alaska median and ranks 1st of 1 Alaska metros. It is about 33% higher than the national median.
Anchorage pay range vs. Alaska and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alaska annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $124,190 | $124,200 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $125,750 | $129,910 | $125,710 |
| Median | $228,030 | $230,990 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $251,410 | $279,870 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $320,440 | $320,440 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $200,870 | $215,360 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Anchorage: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Anchorage?
The median dentist salary in the Anchorage metro area is $228,030, with the middle half earning between $125,750 and $251,410 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $124,190 at the 10th percentile to $320,440 at the 90th.
Is Anchorage higher or lower than the rest of Alaska?
Anchorage runs about 1% lower than the Alaska state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 1 Alaska metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Anchorage compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Anchorage is about 33% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Anchorage area?
BLS estimates 180 dentists were employed in the Anchorage metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.29, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.