Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Syracuse
The median dentist earns $191,830 a year in the Syracuse metro, with the middle half between $134,550 and $308,040.[1]
25th percentile
$134,550
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$191,830
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$308,040
Upper end of the middle half
Syracuse runs about 5% higher than the New York median and ranks 2nd of 10 New York metros. It is about 12% higher than the national median.
Syracuse pay range vs. New York and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New York annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,790 | $75,410 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $134,550 | $109,220 | $125,710 |
| Median | $191,830 | $183,060 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $308,040 | $221,910 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $359,080 | $375,740 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $227,650 | $202,040 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Syracuse: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Syracuse?
The median dentist salary in the Syracuse metro area is $191,830, with the middle half earning between $134,550 and $308,040 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $82,790 at the 10th percentile to $359,080 at the 90th.
Is Syracuse higher or lower than the rest of New York?
Syracuse runs about 5% higher than the New York state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 10 New York metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Syracuse compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Syracuse is about 12% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Syracuse area?
BLS estimates 190 dentists were employed in the Syracuse metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.80, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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