Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dentist Salary in North Dakota

The median dentist earns $220,660 a year in North Dakota, with most between $151,110 and $275,680.

25th percentile

$151,110

Entry / lower range

Median

$220,660

The typical pay

75th percentile

$275,680

Experienced / upper range

That's roughly $220,660 per year or $106.09/hr at the median. North Dakota runs about 29% above the national median.

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.

Top-paying metros in North Dakota

Metro area
Median
Typical range
Fargo
$198,570
$151,110–$261,040

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Figures are gross wages, not adjusted for cost of living.

What drives dentist pay in North Dakota

Pay for a dentistdepends on experience, setting, and metro. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) often sit toward the upper end of the range, since they compete for talent across multiple locations and can offer benefits and advancement a single practice can't.

Across dentistry, hiring is hard and getting harder: staffing is consistently ranked among dentists' top challenges, and open roles routinely take well over two months to fill. For candidates, that means leverage; for employers, it means speed and fit matter more than ever.

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Dentist salary in North Dakota: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in North Dakota?

The median dentist salary in North Dakota is about $220,660 per year ($106.09/hr), based on BLS OEWS data (May 2025). Most earn between $151,110 and $275,680.

How does North Dakota compare to the national average?

At a $220,660 median, dentist pay in North Dakota runs about 29% above the national median. Local cost of living and demand drive most of the difference.

Which North Dakota cities pay dentists the most?

Among North Dakota metros, Fargo is at the top, with a median around $198,570.

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