Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Mankato
The median dentist earns $207,000 a year in the Mankato metro, with the middle half between $168,020 and $226,940.[1]
25th percentile
$168,020
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$207,000
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$226,940
Upper end of the middle half
Mankato runs about 6% lower than the Minnesota median and ranks 4th of 8 Minnesota metros. It is about 21% higher than the national median.
Mankato pay range vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Minnesota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $136,720 | $132,930 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $168,020 | $194,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $207,000 | $219,200 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $226,940 | $220,230 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $416,150 | $226,940 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $242,180 | $211,780 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Mankato: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Mankato?
The median dentist salary in the Mankato metro area is $207,000, with the middle half earning between $168,020 and $226,940 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $136,720 at the 10th percentile to $416,150 at the 90th.
Is Mankato higher or lower than the rest of Minnesota?
Mankato runs about 6% lower than the Minnesota state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 8 Minnesota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Mankato compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Mankato is about 21% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Mankato area?
BLS estimates 60 dentists were employed in the Mankato metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.24, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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