Dental salaries in Connecticut
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in Connecticut earns about $160,440; dental hygienists earn about $100,690 ($48.41/hr).
Verified BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the core dental roles in Connecticut — official state survey values, not estimates.
Connecticut pays roughly 6% below the national median of $170,950.
Connecticut pays roughly 3% above the national median of $98,100.
Connecticut pays roughly 18% above the national median of $48,070.
Dentist pay distribution — Connecticut (verified)
Verified BLS OEWS percentiles for general dentists. Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $89,430 |
| 25th percentilei | $121,420 |
| Median (50th)i | $160,440 |
| 75th percentilei | $205,220 |
| 90th percentilei | $362,870 |
| Mean (average)i | $183,990 |
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Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection, so Connecticut reads as a full salary market.
Clinical dentists
Dental specialists
Hygiene & assisting
Practice operations
Lab & support
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make in Connecticut?
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in Connecticut earns about $160,440, from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
How much do dental hygienists make in Connecticut?
The verified BLS OEWS median dental hygienist in Connecticut earns about $100,690 ($48.41/hr).
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