Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Flagstaff
The median dentist earns $170,690 a year in the Flagstaff metro, with the middle half between $125,580 and $211,660.[1]
25th percentile
$125,580
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$170,690
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$211,660
Upper end of the middle half
Flagstaff runs about 12% lower than the Arizona median and ranks 4th of 5 Arizona metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Flagstaff pay range vs. Arizona and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arizona annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,000 | $62,230 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $125,580 | $118,910 | $125,710 |
| Median | $170,690 | $194,180 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $211,660 | $221,380 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $217,380 | $336,320 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $157,460 | $181,040 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Flagstaff: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Flagstaff?
The median dentist salary in the Flagstaff metro area is $170,690, with the middle half earning between $125,580 and $211,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $61,000 at the 10th percentile to $217,380 at the 90th.
Is Flagstaff higher or lower than the rest of Arizona?
Flagstaff runs about 12% lower than the Arizona state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 5 Arizona metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Flagstaff compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Flagstaff is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Flagstaff area?
BLS estimates 30 dentists were employed in the Flagstaff metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.61, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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