Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Fargo
The median dentist earns $198,570 a year in the Fargo metro, with the middle half between $151,110 and $261,040.[1]
25th percentile
$151,110
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$198,570
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$261,040
Upper end of the middle half
Fargo runs about 10% lower than the North Dakota median and ranks 1st of 1 North Dakota metros. It is about 16% higher than the national median.
Fargo pay range vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Dakota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $140,160 | $138,570 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $151,110 | $151,110 | $125,710 |
| Median | $198,570 | $220,660 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $261,040 | $275,680 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $278,460 | $308,040 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $207,240 | $222,340 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Fargo: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Fargo?
The median dentist salary in the Fargo metro area is $198,570, with the middle half earning between $151,110 and $261,040 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $140,160 at the 10th percentile to $278,460 at the 90th.
Is Fargo higher or lower than the rest of North Dakota?
Fargo runs about 10% lower than the North Dakota state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 1 North Dakota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Fargo compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Fargo is about 16% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Fargo area?
BLS estimates 110 dentists were employed in the Fargo metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.96, so the role is close to the national average.
Other North Dakota metros