Dentists, General pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for dentists, general is $88.01 an hour ($183,060 a year). About 7,340 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($170,950). New York ranks 14th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dentists, general in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.25 | $75,410 |
| 25% of workers | $52.51 | $109,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $88.01 | $183,060 |
| 75% of workers | $106.69 | $221,910 |
| 90% of workers | $180.64 | $375,740 |
Dentists, General pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $193,780 | 320 |
| Syracuse | $191,830 | 190 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $190,010 | 7,240 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $178,260 | 270 |
| Binghamton | $176,190 | 90 |
| Utica-Rome | $169,070 | 60 |
| Rochester | $167,480 | 430 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $165,300 | 280 |
| Glens Falls | $162,780 | 30 |
| Kingston | $162,780 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | $48,110 |
| Physicians, All Other | $242,500 |
| Dental Hygienists | $106,130 |
| Dermatologists | $374,010 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $414,290 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $360,050 |
| Registered Nurses | $109,440 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $153,510 |
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