Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Trenton-Princeton
The median dentist earns $216,750 a year in the Trenton-Princeton metro, with the middle half between $128,710 and $232,640.[1]
25th percentile
$128,710
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$216,750
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$232,640
Upper end of the middle half
Trenton-Princeton runs about 27% higher than the New Jersey median and ranks 1st of 6 New Jersey metros. It is about 27% higher than the national median.
Trenton-Princeton pay range vs. New Jersey and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New Jersey annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,770 | $77,920 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $128,710 | $132,710 | $125,710 |
| Median | $216,750 | $171,330 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $232,640 | $260,000 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $339,100 | $349,780 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $205,980 | $198,290 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Trenton-Princeton: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Trenton-Princeton?
The median dentist salary in the Trenton-Princeton metro area is $216,750, with the middle half earning between $128,710 and $232,640 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $92,770 at the 10th percentile to $339,100 at the 90th.
Is Trenton-Princeton higher or lower than the rest of New Jersey?
Trenton-Princeton runs about 27% higher than the New Jersey state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 6 New Jersey metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Trenton-Princeton compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Trenton-Princeton is about 27% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Trenton-Princeton area?
BLS estimates 170 dentists were employed in the Trenton-Princeton 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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