Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Rochester
The median dentist earns $167,480 a year in the Rochester metro, with the middle half between $95,840 and $182,580.[1]
25th percentile
$95,840
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$167,480
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$182,580
Upper end of the middle half
Rochester runs about 9% lower than the New York median and ranks 7th of 10 New York metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Rochester pay range vs. New York and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New York annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,840 | $75,410 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $95,840 | $109,220 | $125,710 |
| Median | $167,480 | $183,060 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $182,580 | $221,910 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $230,380 | $375,740 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $162,510 | $202,040 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Rochester: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Rochester?
The median dentist salary in the Rochester metro area is $167,480, with the middle half earning between $95,840 and $182,580 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $66,840 at the 10th percentile to $230,380 at the 90th.
Is Rochester higher or lower than the rest of New York?
Rochester runs about 9% lower than the New York state median for dentists. It ranks 7th of 10 New York metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Rochester compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Rochester is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Rochester area?
BLS estimates 430 dentists were employed in the Rochester metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.09, so the role is close to the national average.
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