Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Duluth
The median dentist earns $200,210 a year in the Duluth metro, with the middle half between $163,790 and $204,040.[1]
25th percentile
$163,790
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$200,210
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$204,040
Upper end of the middle half
Duluth runs about 9% lower than the Minnesota median and ranks 6th of 8 Minnesota metros. It is about 17% higher than the national median.
Duluth pay range vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Minnesota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $141,820 | $132,930 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $163,790 | $194,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $200,210 | $219,200 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $204,040 | $220,230 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $277,170 | $226,940 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $199,410 | $211,780 | $191,350 |
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0.92
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Dentist salary in Duluth: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Duluth?
The median dentist salary in the Duluth metro area is $200,210, with the middle half earning between $163,790 and $204,040 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $141,820 at the 10th percentile to $277,170 at the 90th.
Is Duluth higher or lower than the rest of Minnesota?
Duluth runs about 9% lower than the Minnesota state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 8 Minnesota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Duluth compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Duluth is about 17% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Duluth area?
BLS estimates 90 dentists were employed in the Duluth metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.92, so the role is close to the national average.
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