Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
The median dentist earns $194,180 a year in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro, with the middle half between $107,700 and $221,580.[1]
25th percentile
$107,700
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$194,180
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$221,580
Upper end of the middle half
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler runs about the same as the Arizona median and ranks 2nd of 5 Arizona metros. It is about 14% higher than the national median.
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler pay range vs. Arizona and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arizona annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,230 | $62,230 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $107,700 | $118,910 | $125,710 |
| Median | $194,180 | $194,180 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $221,580 | $221,380 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $336,950 | $336,320 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $181,940 | $181,040 | $191,350 |
2,700
1.14
1.42
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Dentist salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
The median dentist salary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area is $194,180, with the middle half earning between $107,700 and $221,580 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $62,230 at the 10th percentile to $336,950 at the 90th.
Is Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler higher or lower than the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler runs about the same as the Arizona state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 5 Arizona metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler is about 14% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area?
BLS estimates 2,700 dentists were employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.42, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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