Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Tucson
The median dentist earns $182,200 a year in the Tucson metro, with the middle half between $121,170 and $204,620.[1]
25th percentile
$121,170
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$182,200
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$204,620
Upper end of the middle half
Tucson runs about 6% lower than the Arizona median and ranks 3rd of 5 Arizona metros. It is about 7% higher than the national median.
Tucson pay range vs. Arizona and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arizona annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,950 | $62,230 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $121,170 | $118,910 | $125,710 |
| Median | $182,200 | $194,180 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $204,620 | $221,380 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $267,980 | $336,320 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $176,200 | $181,040 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Tucson: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Tucson?
The median dentist salary in the Tucson metro area is $182,200, with the middle half earning between $121,170 and $204,620 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $86,950 at the 10th percentile to $267,980 at the 90th.
Is Tucson higher or lower than the rest of Arizona?
Tucson runs about 6% lower than the Arizona state median for dentists. It ranks 3rd of 5 Arizona metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Tucson compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Tucson is about 7% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Tucson area?
BLS estimates 330 dentists were employed in the Tucson metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.04, so the role is close to the national average.
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