Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in St. Cloud
The median dentist earns $208,000 a year in the St. Cloud metro, with the middle half between $204,290 and $222,820.[1]
25th percentile
$204,290
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$208,000
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$222,820
Upper end of the middle half
St. Cloud runs about 5% lower than the Minnesota median and ranks 3rd of 8 Minnesota metros. It is about 22% higher than the national median.
St. Cloud pay range vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Minnesota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $173,200 | $132,930 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $204,290 | $194,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $208,000 | $219,200 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $222,820 | $220,230 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $415,830 | $226,940 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $249,890 | $211,780 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in St. Cloud: FAQ
How much do dentists make in St. Cloud?
The median dentist salary in the St. Cloud metro area is $208,000, with the middle half earning between $204,290 and $222,820 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $173,200 at the 10th percentile to $415,830 at the 90th.
Is St. Cloud higher or lower than the rest of Minnesota?
St. Cloud runs about 5% lower than the Minnesota state median for dentists. It ranks 3rd of 8 Minnesota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does St. Cloud compare nationally?
Dentist pay in St. Cloud is about 22% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the St. Cloud area?
BLS estimates 70 dentists were employed in the St. Cloud metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.89, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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