Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Portland-South Portland
The median dentist earns $221,190 a year in the Portland-South Portland metro, with the middle half between $161,580 and $358,580.[1]
25th percentile
$161,580
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$221,190
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$358,580
Upper end of the middle half
Portland-South Portland runs about 6% higher than the Maine median and ranks 1st of 2 Maine metros. It is about 29% higher than the national median.
Portland-South Portland pay range vs. Maine and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Maine annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $160,420 | $152,740 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $161,580 | $160,980 | $125,710 |
| Median | $221,190 | $209,200 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $358,580 | $351,830 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $388,110 | $385,460 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $261,230 | $237,360 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Portland-South Portland: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Portland-South Portland?
The median dentist salary in the Portland-South Portland metro area is $221,190, with the middle half earning between $161,580 and $358,580 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $160,420 at the 10th percentile to $388,110 at the 90th.
Is Portland-South Portland higher or lower than the rest of Maine?
Portland-South Portland runs about 6% higher than the Maine state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 2 Maine metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Portland-South Portland compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Portland-South Portland is about 29% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Portland-South Portland area?
BLS estimates 150 dentists were employed in the Portland-South Portland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.64, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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