Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
The median dentist earns $219,980 a year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro, with the middle half between $203,750 and $220,670.[1]
25th percentile
$203,750
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$219,980
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$220,670
Upper end of the middle half
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington runs about the same as the Minnesota median and ranks 1st of 8 Minnesota metros. It is about 29% higher than the national median.
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington pay range vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Minnesota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $130,800 | $132,930 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $203,750 | $194,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $219,980 | $219,200 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $220,670 | $220,230 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $227,640 | $226,940 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $212,930 | $211,780 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington?
The median dentist salary in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area is $219,980, with the middle half earning between $203,750 and $220,670 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $130,800 at the 10th percentile to $227,640 at the 90th.
Is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington higher or lower than the rest of Minnesota?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington runs about the same as the Minnesota state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 8 Minnesota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington is about 29% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area?
BLS estimates 1,760 dentists were employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.13, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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