Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Yuma
The median dentist earns $164,680 a year in the Yuma metro, with the middle half between $116,710 and $198,190.[1]
25th percentile
$116,710
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$164,680
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$198,190
Upper end of the middle half
Yuma runs about 15% lower than the Arizona median and ranks 5th of 5 Arizona metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Yuma pay range vs. Arizona and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arizona annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,280 | $62,230 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $116,710 | $118,910 | $125,710 |
| Median | $164,680 | $194,180 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $198,190 | $221,380 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $237,030 | $336,320 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $161,100 | $181,040 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Yuma: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Yuma?
The median dentist salary in the Yuma metro area is $164,680, with the middle half earning between $116,710 and $198,190 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $60,280 at the 10th percentile to $237,030 at the 90th.
Is Yuma higher or lower than the rest of Arizona?
Yuma runs about 15% lower than the Arizona state median for dentists. It ranks 5th of 5 Arizona metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Yuma compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Yuma is about 4% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Yuma area?
BLS estimates 60 dentists were employed in the Yuma metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.17, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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