Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Salt Lake City-Murray
The median dentist earns $130,510 a year in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro, with the middle half between $101,090 and $165,580.[1]
25th percentile
$101,090
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$130,510
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$165,580
Upper end of the middle half
Salt Lake City-Murray runs about 2% lower than the Utah median and ranks 4th of 5 Utah metros. It is about 24% lower than the national median.
Salt Lake City-Murray pay range vs. Utah and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Utah annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,020 | $84,020 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $101,090 | $101,100 | $125,710 |
| Median | $130,510 | $133,320 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $165,580 | $165,580 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $210,360 | $222,820 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $139,790 | $144,880 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Salt Lake City-Murray: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Salt Lake City-Murray?
The median dentist salary in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area is $130,510, with the middle half earning between $101,090 and $165,580 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $84,020 at the 10th percentile to $210,360 at the 90th.
Is Salt Lake City-Murray higher or lower than the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake City-Murray runs about 2% lower than the Utah state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 5 Utah metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Salt Lake City-Murray compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Salt Lake City-Murray is about 24% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Salt Lake City-Murray area?
BLS estimates 510 dentists were employed in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.77, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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