Pediatric Dentist salary in Alaska
The modeled median pediatric dentist in Alaska earns $201,720. Alaska pays roughly 18% above the national median of $170,950.
Pediatric Dentist pay in Alaska: the analysis
At a modeled median of $201,720, pediatric dentists in Alaska earn notably above the U.S. median of $170,950 — a gap of about 18%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports pediatric dentist pay, Alaska ranks 2nd.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of pediatric dentists in this state earn around $101,780, while the top tenth earn $377,160 or more — a spread of about $275,380. That gap reflects experience, practice setting, and demand more than any single factor, so an individual offer can sit well above or below the midpoint.
Within Alaska, a pediatric dentist earns about 1.1× less than a general dentist, about 1.5× what a dental hygienist earns and about 3.5× what a dental assistant earns ($230,990, $132,690, $57,710 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, pediatric dentist pay is highest in Anchorage at about $221,550 and lowest in Fairbanks at about $215,910. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Pediatric Dentist pay distribution — Alaska (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $101,780 |
| 25th percentilei | $139,258est. |
| Median (50th)i | $201,720 |
| 75th percentilei | $311,370est. |
| 90th percentilei | $377,160 |
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How much does a pediatric dentist make in Alaska?
The modeled median pediatric dentist in Alaska earns about $201,720, derived from verified national BLS data and Alaska's labor-cost index.
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