Associate Dentist salary
A modeled 2025 estimate for associate dentists, with a 2026 projection — built from public wage data and improved by your submissions.
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A modeled 2025 estimate with a 2026 projection — no published 2024 history for this role.
Modeled from the verified General Dentist benchmark. Most associates earn a base plus a share of production; packages vary widely by setting and collections.
How we estimate this
- This is a modeled estimate built from public BLS wage data and dental-market role relationships.
- The 2025 estimate is derived from a documented, conservative model; the 2026 figure projects it forward.
- Submit anonymous salary data to help improve this estimate — community input raises our confidence.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a associate dentist make?
The modeled median associate dentist earns about $162,000 in 2025, with a 2026 estimate of about $168,000. Modeled from the verified General Dentist benchmark. Most associates earn a base plus a share of production; packages vary widely by setting and collections.
What is the 2026 associate dentist salary estimate?
About $168,000 (typical range $130,000–$205,000). The 2026 figure is a modeled projection of the 2025 estimate.
Is the associate dentist figure verified?
It's a modeled estimate built from public BLS wage data and dental-market role relationships — clearly labeled Modeled, never presented as an official figure. Submitting your salary helps improve it.
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