Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in New Hampshire
The median dentist earns $177,480 a year in New Hampshire ($85.33 an hour), with the middle half earning between $129,650 and $260,000.[1]
25th percentile
$129,650
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$177,480
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$260,000
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $177,480 per year or $85.33/hr at the median. New Hampshire runs about 4% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | New Hampshire hourly | New Hampshire annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47.97 | $99,780 | $41.47 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $62.33 | $129,650 | $60.44 | $125,710 |
| Median | $85.33 | $177,480 | $82.19 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $125.00 | $260,000 | $107.71 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $164.40 | $341,950 | $153.67 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $96.36 | $200,420 | $91.99 | $191,350 |
How many dentists work in New Hampshire
500
0.72
0.91
How New Hampshire compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $177,480 in New Hampshire vs. $170,950 nationally, $6,530 (4%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $99,780 vs. $86,250, 16% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $341,950 vs. $319,630, 7% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 2.9% in New Hampshire vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dentist pay by metro area in New Hampshire
All 2 New Hampshire metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $181,150 | $157,670–$216,010 | 1,920 |
| Manchester-Nashua | $177,970 | $129,650–$267,530 | 190 |
Job outlook for dentists in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 2.9% over 2024–2034, from 520 to 530 jobs, with about 20 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 New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire: FAQ
How much do dentists make in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage for dentists in New Hampshire was $177,480 ($85.33 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $129,650 and $260,000. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $99,780 and the top 10% earned over $341,950. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dentists in New Hampshire earn more than the national median?
Yes. The New Hampshire median of $177,480 is higher than the U.S. median of $170,950. That is $6,530 (4%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which New Hampshire metro area pays dentists the most?
Among the 2 New Hampshire metro areas with published BLS data, Boston-Cambridge-Newton has the highest median at $181,150 a year. Manchester-Nashua has the lowest, at $177,970.
How many dentists work in New Hampshire?
BLS estimates 500 workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category were employed in New Hampshire in May 2025. That is 0.72 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.91, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dentists growing in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 2.9% over 2024–2034, from 520 to 530 jobs. That works out to about 20 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, New Hampshire long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dentists, General
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dentists (all dentists, including specialists)