Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Utah
The median dentist earns $133,320 a year in Utah ($64.10 an hour), with the middle half earning between $101,100 and $165,580.[1]
25th percentile
$101,100
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$133,320
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$165,580
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $133,320 per year or $64.10/hr at the median. Utah runs about 22% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Utah
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dentists in Utah earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Utah hourly | Utah annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40.39 | $84,020 | $41.47 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $48.61 | $101,100 | $60.44 | $125,710 |
| Median | $64.10 | $133,320 | $82.19 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $79.61 | $165,580 | $107.71 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $107.13 | $222,820 | $153.67 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $69.65 | $144,880 | $91.99 | $191,350 |
How many dentists work in Utah
1,020
0.59
0.73
How Utah compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $133,320 in Utah vs. $170,950 nationally, $37,630 (22%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $84,020 vs. $86,250, 3% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $222,820 vs. $319,630, 30% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 24.4% in Utah vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dentist pay by metro area in Utah
All 5 Utah metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden | $155,250 | $129,650–$155,670 | 170 |
| Logan | $132,700 | $107,990–$150,750 | 40 |
| St. George | $131,700 | $126,310–$164,200 | 60 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $130,510 | $101,090–$165,580 | 510 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $129,250 | $112,140–$157,620 | 150 |
Job outlook for dentists in Utah
Utah's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 24.4% over 2024–2034, from 840 to 1,040 jobs, with about 40 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dentist (all dentists, including specialists) employment to grow 6% over 2025–35, faster than the average for all occupations, with about 4,800 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dentist pay in Utah
Pay for a dentist depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dentist salary in Utah: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Utah?
The median annual wage for dentists in Utah was $133,320 ($64.10 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $101,100 and $165,580. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $84,020 and the top 10% earned over $222,820. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dentists in Utah earn more than the national median?
No. The Utah median of $133,320 is lower than the U.S. median of $170,950. That is $37,630 (22%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Utah metro area pays dentists the most?
Among the 5 Utah metro areas with published BLS data, Ogden has the highest median at $155,250 a year. Provo-Orem-Lehi has the lowest, at $129,250.
How many dentists work in Utah?
BLS estimates 1,020 workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category were employed in Utah in May 2025. That is 0.59 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.73, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dentists growing in Utah?
Utah's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 24.4% over 2024–2034, from 840 to 1,040 jobs. That works out to about 40 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dentists, General (29-1021), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Utah long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dentists, General
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dentists (all dentists, including specialists)