Dentists, General pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for dentists, general is $81.01 an hour ($168,500 a year). About 2,100 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($170,950). Maryland ranks 26th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dentists, general in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51.87 | $107,880 |
| 25% of workers | $64.83 | $134,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $81.01 | $168,500 |
| 75% of workers | $103.83 | $215,960 |
| 90% of workers | $122.51 | $254,820 |
Dentists, General pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $172,110 | 880 |
| Lexington Park | $170,960 | 70 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $168,450 | 80 |
| Salisbury | $136,010 | 30 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dentists, general
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $212,080 |
| Dental Assistants | $48,620 |
| Dental Hygienists | $107,830 |
| Registered Nurses | $99,790 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,110 |
| Pharmacists | $138,990 |
| Physical Therapists | $106,890 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $99,190 |
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