Dental salaries in New York
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in New York earns about $183,060; dental hygienists earn about $106,130 ($51.03/hr).
Verified BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the core dental roles in New York — official state survey values, not estimates.
New York pays roughly 7% above the national median of $170,950.
New York pays roughly 8% above the national median of $98,100.
Dentist pay distribution — New York (verified)
Verified BLS OEWS percentiles for general dentists. Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $75,410 |
| 25th percentilei | $109,220 |
| Median (50th)i | $183,060 |
| 75th percentilei | $221,910 |
| 90th percentilei | $375,740 |
| Mean (average)i | $202,040 |
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Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection, so New York reads as a full salary market.
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Practice operations
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make in New York?
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in New York earns about $183,060, from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
How much do dental hygienists make in New York?
The verified BLS OEWS median dental hygienist in New York earns about $106,130 ($51.03/hr).
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