Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Albany-Schenectady-Troy
The median dentist earns $193,780 a year in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro, with the middle half between $157,760 and $246,440.[1]
25th percentile
$157,760
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$193,780
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$246,440
Upper end of the middle half
Albany-Schenectady-Troy runs about 6% higher than the New York median and ranks 1st of 10 New York metros. It is about 13% higher than the national median.
Albany-Schenectady-Troy pay range vs. New York and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New York annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $127,060 | $75,410 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $157,760 | $109,220 | $125,710 |
| Median | $193,780 | $183,060 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $246,440 | $221,910 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $422,040 | $375,740 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $220,850 | $202,040 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Albany-Schenectady-Troy: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
The median dentist salary in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area is $193,780, with the middle half earning between $157,760 and $246,440 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $127,060 at the 10th percentile to $422,040 at the 90th.
Is Albany-Schenectady-Troy higher or lower than the rest of New York?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy runs about 6% higher than the New York state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 10 New York metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Albany-Schenectady-Troy compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is about 13% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area?
BLS estimates 320 dentists were employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.90, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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