Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Specialist Salary in Connecticut
The median dental specialist earns $126,410 a year in Connecticut ($60.77 an hour), with the middle half earning between $108,220 and $228,130.[1]
25th percentile
$108,220
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$126,410
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$228,130
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $126,410 per year or $60.77/hr at the median. Connecticut runs about 44% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Connecticut
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 dental specialists in Connecticut earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Connecticut hourly | Connecticut annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51.32 | $106,750 | $50.06 | $104,120 |
| 25th percentile | $52.03 | $108,220 | $79.87 | $166,130 |
| Median | $60.77 | $126,410 | $108.17 | $224,990 |
| 75th percentile | $109.68 | $228,130 | $134.90 | $280,590 |
| 90th percentile | $152.85 | $317,920 | $193.61 | $402,700 |
| Mean (average) | $86.28 | $179,460 | $119.20 | $247,930 |
How many dental specialists work in Connecticut
50
0.03
0.90
How Connecticut compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $126,410 in Connecticut vs. $224,990 nationally, $98,580 (44%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $106,750 vs. $104,120, 3% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $317,920 vs. $402,700, 21% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 3.6% in Connecticut vs. 0% nationally.
Dental Specialist pay by metro area in Connecticut
BLS publishes one Connecticut metro area for this role.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $108,230 | $108,220–$226,220 | 30 |
Job outlook for dental specialists in Connecticut
Connecticut's official long-term projections expect employment of dental specialists to grow 3.6% over 2024–2034, from 60 to 60 jobs, with about 0 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 0%.
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 dental specialist pay in Connecticut
Pay for a dental specialist 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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Dental Specialist salary in Connecticut: FAQ
How much do dental specialists make in Connecticut?
The median annual wage for dental specialists in Connecticut was $126,410 ($60.77 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $108,220 and $228,130. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $106,750 and the top 10% earned over $317,920. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, All Other Specialists" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dental specialists in Connecticut earn more than the national median?
No. The Connecticut median of $126,410 is lower than the U.S. median of $224,990. That is $98,580 (44%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
How many dental specialists work in Connecticut?
BLS estimates 50 workers in the BLS "Dentists, All Other Specialists" category were employed in Connecticut in May 2025. That is 0.03 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.90, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental specialists growing in Connecticut?
Connecticut's official long-term projections expect employment of dental specialists to grow 3.6% over 2024–2034, from 60 to 60 jobs. That works out to about 0 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 0%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dentists, All Other Specialists (29-1029), 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, Connecticut long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dentists, All Other Specialists