Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Nevada
The median dentist earns $162,200 a year in Nevada ($77.98 an hour), with the middle half earning between $128,880 and $195,630.[1]
25th percentile
$128,880
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$162,200
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$195,630
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $162,200 per year or $77.98/hr at the median. Nevada runs about 5% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Nevada
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dentists in Nevada earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Nevada hourly | Nevada annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47.89 | $99,600 | $41.47 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $61.96 | $128,880 | $60.44 | $125,710 |
| Median | $77.98 | $162,200 | $82.19 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $94.05 | $195,630 | $107.71 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $126.13 | $262,350 | $153.67 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $85.80 | $178,460 | $91.99 | $191,350 |
How many dentists work in Nevada
1,100
0.71
0.88
How Nevada compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $162,200 in Nevada vs. $170,950 nationally, $8,750 (5%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $99,600 vs. $86,250, 15% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $262,350 vs. $319,630, 18% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 19.7% in Nevada vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dentist pay by metro area in Nevada
All 2 Nevada metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $165,030 | $133,570–$199,890 | 230 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $162,200 | $128,870–$195,110 | 780 |
Job outlook for dentists in Nevada
Nevada's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 19.7% over 2024–2034, from 1,190 to 1,420 jobs, with about 60 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dentist (all dentists, including specialists) employment to grow 6% over 2025–35, faster than the average for all occupations, with about 4,800 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dentist pay in Nevada
Pay for a dentist depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dentist salary in Nevada: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Nevada?
The median annual wage for dentists in Nevada was $162,200 ($77.98 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $128,880 and $195,630. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $99,600 and the top 10% earned over $262,350. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dentists in Nevada earn more than the national median?
No. The Nevada median of $162,200 is lower than the U.S. median of $170,950. That is $8,750 (5%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Nevada metro area pays dentists the most?
Among the 2 Nevada metro areas with published BLS data, Reno has the highest median at $165,030 a year. Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas has the lowest, at $162,200.
How many dentists work in Nevada?
BLS estimates 1,100 workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category were employed in Nevada in May 2025. That is 0.71 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.88, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dentists growing in Nevada?
Nevada's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 19.7% over 2024–2034, from 1,190 to 1,420 jobs. That works out to about 60 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dentists, General (29-1021), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Nevada long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dentists, General
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dentists (all dentists, including specialists)