Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in New York
The median dentist earns $183,060 a year in New York ($88.01 an hour), with the middle half earning between $109,220 and $221,910.[1]
25th percentile
$109,220
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$183,060
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$221,910
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $183,060 per year or $88.01/hr at the median. New York runs about 7% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in New York
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 York earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | New York hourly | New York annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36.25 | $75,410 | $41.47 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $52.51 | $109,220 | $60.44 | $125,710 |
| Median | $88.01 | $183,060 | $82.19 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $106.69 | $221,910 | $107.71 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $180.64 | $375,740 | $153.67 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $97.13 | $202,040 | $91.99 | $191,350 |
How many dentists work in New York
7,340
0.76
0.95
How New York compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $183,060 in New York vs. $170,950 nationally, $12,110 (7%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $75,410 vs. $86,250, 13% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $375,740 vs. $319,630, 18% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 6.4% in New York vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dentist pay by metro area in New York
All 10 New York metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $193,780 | $157,760–$246,440 | 320 |
| Syracuse | $191,830 | $134,550–$308,040 | 190 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $190,010 | $104,110–$224,280 | 7,240 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $178,260 | $78,600–$267,090 | 270 |
| Binghamton | $176,190 | $123,770–$356,490 | 90 |
| Utica-Rome | $169,070 | $129,380–$196,460 | 60 |
| Rochester | $167,480 | $95,840–$182,580 | 430 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $165,300 | $118,090–$210,430 | 280 |
| Glens Falls | $162,780 | $126,920–$231,770 | 30 |
| Kingston | $162,780 | $128,970–$200,360 | 50 |
Job outlook for dentists in New York
New York's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 6.4% over 2024–2034, from 8,920 to 9,490 jobs, with about 290 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.
Licensing for dentists in New York
Licensing board: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Dentistry)[5] (licenses dentists, dental hygienists and registered dental assistants)
What drives dentist pay in New York
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 York: FAQ
How much do dentists make in New York?
The median annual wage for dentists in New York was $183,060 ($88.01 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $109,220 and $221,910. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $75,410 and the top 10% earned over $375,740. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dentists in New York earn more than the national median?
Yes. The New York median of $183,060 is higher than the U.S. median of $170,950. That is $12,110 (7%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which New York metro area pays dentists the most?
Among the 10 New York metro areas with published BLS data, Albany-Schenectady-Troy has the highest median at $193,780 a year. Kingston has the lowest, at $162,780.
How many dentists work in New York?
BLS estimates 7,340 workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category were employed in New York in May 2025. That is 0.76 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.95, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dentists growing in New York?
New York's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 6.4% over 2024–2034, from 8,920 to 9,490 jobs. That works out to about 290 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
Who licenses dentists in New York?
The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Dentistry). Confirm current requirements on the board's website before you apply.
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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 York long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dentists, General
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dentists (all dentists, including specialists)
- 5.New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Dentistry)