Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Bangor
The median dentist earns $204,780 a year in the Bangor metro, with the middle half between $152,120 and $244,400.[1]
25th percentile
$152,120
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$204,780
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$244,400
Upper end of the middle half
Bangor runs about 2% lower than the Maine median and ranks 2nd of 2 Maine metros. It is about 20% higher than the national median.
Bangor pay range vs. Maine and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Maine annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $89,920 | $152,740 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $152,120 | $160,980 | $125,710 |
| Median | $204,780 | $209,200 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $244,400 | $351,830 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $367,330 | $385,460 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $206,470 | $237,360 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Bangor: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Bangor?
The median dentist salary in the Bangor metro area is $204,780, with the middle half earning between $152,120 and $244,400 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $89,920 at the 10th percentile to $367,330 at the 90th.
Is Bangor higher or lower than the rest of Maine?
Bangor runs about 2% lower than the Maine state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 2 Maine metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bangor compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Bangor is about 20% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Bangor area?
BLS estimates 50 dentists were employed in the Bangor metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.90, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.