Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Maine
The median dentist earns $209,200 a year in Maine ($100.58 an hour), with the middle half earning between $160,980 and $351,830.[1]
25th percentile
$160,980
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$209,200
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$351,830
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $209,200 per year or $100.58/hr at the median. Maine runs about 22% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Maine
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dentists in Maine earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Maine hourly | Maine annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73.43 | $152,740 | $41.47 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $77.40 | $160,980 | $60.44 | $125,710 |
| Median | $100.58 | $209,200 | $82.19 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $169.15 | $351,830 | $107.71 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $185.32 | $385,460 | $153.67 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $114.12 | $237,360 | $91.99 | $191,350 |
How many dentists work in Maine
310
0.48
0.60
How Maine compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $209,200 in Maine vs. $170,950 nationally, $38,250 (22%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $152,740 vs. $86,250, 77% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $385,460 vs. $319,630, 21% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 0.9% in Maine vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dentist pay by metro area in Maine
All 2 Maine metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $221,190 | $161,580–$358,580 | 150 |
| Bangor | $204,780 | $152,120–$244,400 | 50 |
Job outlook for dentists in Maine
Maine's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 0.9% over 2024–2034, from 540 to 540 jobs, with about 10 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dentist (all dentists, including specialists) employment to grow 6% over 2025–35, faster than the average for all occupations, with about 4,800 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dentist pay in Maine
Pay for a dentist depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dentist salary in Maine: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Maine?
The median annual wage for dentists in Maine was $209,200 ($100.58 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $160,980 and $351,830. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $152,740 and the top 10% earned over $385,460. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dentists in Maine earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Maine median of $209,200 is higher than the U.S. median of $170,950. That is $38,250 (22%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Maine metro area pays dentists the most?
Among the 2 Maine metro areas with published BLS data, Portland-South Portland has the highest median at $221,190 a year. Bangor has the lowest, at $204,780.
How many dentists work in Maine?
BLS estimates 310 workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category were employed in Maine in May 2025. That is 0.48 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.60, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dentists growing in Maine?
Maine's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 0.9% over 2024–2034, from 540 to 540 jobs. That works out to about 10 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dentists, General (29-1021), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Maine long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dentists, General
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dentists (all dentists, including specialists)