Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Springfield
The median dentist earns $198,250 a year in the Springfield metro, with the middle half between $167,950 and $337,750.[1]
25th percentile
$167,950
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$198,250
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$337,750
Upper end of the middle half
Springfield runs about 9% higher than the Massachusetts median and ranks 4th of 7 Massachusetts metros. It is about 16% higher than the national median.
Springfield pay range vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Massachusetts annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,990 | $101,470 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $167,950 | $157,670 | $125,710 |
| Median | $198,250 | $181,600 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $337,750 | $315,990 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $415,600 | $417,670 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $228,390 | $223,200 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Springfield: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Springfield?
The median dentist salary in the Springfield metro area is $198,250, with the middle half earning between $167,950 and $337,750 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $105,990 at the 10th percentile to $415,600 at the 90th.
Is Springfield higher or lower than the rest of Massachusetts?
Springfield runs about 9% higher than the Massachusetts state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 7 Massachusetts metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Springfield compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Springfield is about 16% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Springfield area?
BLS estimates 160 dentists were employed in the Springfield metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.99, so the role is close to the national average.
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