Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

The median dentist earns $181,150 a year in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro, with most between $157,670 and $216,010.

25th percentile

$157,670

Entry / lower range

Median

$181,150

The typical pay

75th percentile

$216,010

Experienced / upper range

Boston-Cambridge-Newton runs about 0% in line with the Massachusetts median. Versus the national median, it's about 6% above average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in Boston-Cambridge-Newton: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Boston-Cambridge-Newton?

The median dentist salary in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area is about $181,150, with most earning between $157,670 and $216,010 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Boston-Cambridge-Newton higher or lower than the rest of Massachusetts?

Boston-Cambridge-Newton runs about 0% in line with the Massachusetts state median for dentists.

How does Boston-Cambridge-Newton compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton is about 6% above average.