Pediatric Dentist salary in Massachusetts
The modeled median pediatric dentist in Massachusetts earns $194,880. Massachusetts pays roughly 14% above the national median of $170,950.
Pediatric Dentist pay in Massachusetts: the analysis
At a modeled median of $194,880, pediatric dentists in Massachusetts earn notably above the U.S. median of $170,950 — a gap of about 14%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports pediatric dentist pay, Massachusetts ranks 4th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of pediatric dentists in this state earn around $98,320, while the top tenth earn $364,380 or more — a spread of about $266,060. 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 Massachusetts, a pediatric dentist earns about 1.1× what a general dentist earns, about 1.9× what a dental hygienist earns and about 3.4× what a dental assistant earns ($181,600, $100,640, $57,980 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 Barnstable Town at about $194,880 and lowest in Pittsfield at about $175,910. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Pediatric Dentist pay distribution — Massachusetts (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $98,320 |
| 25th percentilei | $134,530est. |
| Median (50th)i | $194,880 |
| 75th percentilei | $300,818est. |
| 90th percentilei | $364,380 |
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How much does a pediatric dentist make in Massachusetts?
The modeled median pediatric dentist in Massachusetts earns about $194,880, derived from verified national BLS data and Massachusetts's labor-cost index.
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