Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Worcester
The median dentist earns $202,110 a year in the Worcester metro, with the middle half between $128,770 and $345,730.[1]
25th percentile
$128,770
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$202,110
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$345,730
Upper end of the middle half
Worcester runs about 11% higher than the Massachusetts median and ranks 2nd of 7 Massachusetts metros. It is about 18% higher than the national median.
Worcester pay range vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Massachusetts annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $108,850 | $101,470 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $128,770 | $157,670 | $125,710 |
| Median | $202,110 | $181,600 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $345,730 | $315,990 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $452,140 | $417,670 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $239,870 | $223,200 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Worcester: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Worcester?
The median dentist salary in the Worcester metro area is $202,110, with the middle half earning between $128,770 and $345,730 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $108,850 at the 10th percentile to $452,140 at the 90th.
Is Worcester higher or lower than the rest of Massachusetts?
Worcester runs about 11% higher than the Massachusetts state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 7 Massachusetts metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Worcester compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Worcester is about 18% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Worcester area?
BLS estimates 320 dentists were employed in the Worcester metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.15, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Massachusetts metros