Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Sioux Falls
The median dentist earns $181,140 a year in the Sioux Falls metro, with the middle half between $124,470 and $220,040.[1]
25th percentile
$124,470
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$181,140
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$220,040
Upper end of the middle half
Sioux Falls runs about 17% lower than the Minnesota median and ranks 8th of 8 Minnesota metros. It is about 6% higher than the national median.
Sioux Falls pay range vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Minnesota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,250 | $132,930 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $124,470 | $194,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $181,140 | $219,200 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $220,040 | $220,230 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $255,250 | $226,940 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $191,370 | $211,780 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Sioux Falls: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Sioux Falls?
The median dentist salary in the Sioux Falls metro area is $181,140, with the middle half earning between $124,470 and $220,040 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $96,250 at the 10th percentile to $255,250 at the 90th.
Is Sioux Falls higher or lower than the rest of Minnesota?
Sioux Falls runs about 17% lower than the Minnesota state median for dentists. It ranks 8th of 8 Minnesota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Sioux Falls compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Sioux Falls is about 6% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Sioux Falls area?
BLS estimates 130 dentists were employed in the Sioux Falls metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.90, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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