Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Reno
The median dentist earns $165,030 a year in the Reno metro, with the middle half between $133,570 and $199,890.[1]
25th percentile
$133,570
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$165,030
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$199,890
Upper end of the middle half
Reno runs about 2% higher than the Nevada median and ranks 1st of 2 Nevada metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Reno pay range vs. Nevada and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Nevada annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $119,400 | $99,600 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $133,570 | $128,880 | $125,710 |
| Median | $165,030 | $162,200 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $199,890 | $195,630 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $269,370 | $262,350 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $184,750 | $178,460 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Reno: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Reno?
The median dentist salary in the Reno metro area is $165,030, with the middle half earning between $133,570 and $199,890 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $119,400 at the 10th percentile to $269,370 at the 90th.
Is Reno higher or lower than the rest of Nevada?
Reno runs about 2% higher than the Nevada state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 2 Nevada metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Reno compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Reno is about 3% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Reno area?
BLS estimates 230 dentists were employed in the Reno metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.04, so the role is close to the national average.
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