Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Buffalo-Cheektowaga

The median dentist earns $178,260 a year in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro, with most between $78,600 and $267,090.

25th percentile

$78,600

Entry / lower range

Median

$178,260

The typical pay

75th percentile

$267,090

Experienced / upper range

Buffalo-Cheektowaga runs about 3% below the New York median. Versus the national median, it's about 4% above average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in Buffalo-Cheektowaga: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?

The median dentist salary in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga area is about $178,260, with most earning between $78,600 and $267,090 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Buffalo-Cheektowaga higher or lower than the rest of New York?

Buffalo-Cheektowaga runs about 3% below the New York state median for dentists.

How does Buffalo-Cheektowaga compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Buffalo-Cheektowaga is about 4% above average.

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