Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in St. George
The median dentist earns $131,700 a year in the St. George metro, with the middle half between $126,310 and $164,200.[1]
25th percentile
$126,310
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$131,700
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$164,200
Upper end of the middle half
St. George runs about 1% lower than the Utah median and ranks 3rd of 5 Utah metros. It is about 23% lower than the national median.
St. George pay range vs. Utah and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Utah annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,510 | $84,020 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $126,310 | $101,100 | $125,710 |
| Median | $131,700 | $133,320 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $164,200 | $165,580 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $242,690 | $222,820 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $154,170 | $144,880 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in St. George: FAQ
How much do dentists make in St. George?
The median dentist salary in the St. George metro area is $131,700, with the middle half earning between $126,310 and $164,200 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $84,510 at the 10th percentile to $242,690 at the 90th.
Is St. George higher or lower than the rest of Utah?
St. George runs about 1% lower than the Utah state median for dentists. It ranks 3rd of 5 Utah metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does St. George compare nationally?
Dentist pay in St. George is about 23% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the St. George area?
BLS estimates 60 dentists were employed in the St. George metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.81, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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