Dentists, General Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $209,850 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $100.89
10th percentile $97,280
90th percentile —
Employed locally 90
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,280
    25th
    $167,510
    50th (median)
    $209,850

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,320
    Medical Records Specialists $50,650
    Pharmacists $148,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,670
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Arizona is $100.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $207.13 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Arizona is 21.4% above the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Arizona?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $97,280 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $167,510.