Dental salaries in Delaware
The modeled median general dentist in Delaware earns about $174,370; dental hygienists earn about $98,910 ($47.55/hr).
Pay for the core dental roles in Delaware. Where a role shows “Verified · BLS” the figure is the official OEWS May 2025 state survey value; roles labeled “Modeled estimate” are scaled from verified national medians.
Delaware pays roughly 2% above the national median of $170,950.
Dentist pay distribution — Delaware (modeled)
Modeled percentiles for general dentists. Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $87,980 |
| 25th percentilei | $120,376est. |
| Median (50th)i | $174,370 |
| 75th percentilei | $269,151est. |
| 90th percentilei | $326,020 |
| Mean (average)i | $195,180 |
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Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection, so Delaware reads as a full salary market.
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Practice operations
Lab & support
Modeled local estimates for Delaware: the national figure for each role scaled by the local labor-cost index, projected to 2026. Clearly labeled estimates — submit your salary to help sharpen them.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make in Delaware?
The modeled median general dentist in Delaware earns about $174,370, derived from verified national BLS data and Delaware's labor-cost index.
How much do dental hygienists make in Delaware?
The verified BLS OEWS median dental hygienist in Delaware earns about $98,910 ($47.55/hr).
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