How much does a Dentists, General make per hour in East South Dakota?

Dentists, General Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $162,860 -5.7% vs national

Median hourly $78.30

10th percentile $96,800

90th percentile —

Employed locally 70

National median $172,790

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Dentists, General

East South Dakota

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$96,800

25th

$131,870

50th (median)

$162,860

75th

$166,210

Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in East South Dakota

Occupation	Median salary
Registered Nurses	$75,460
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$48,730
Pharmacy Technicians	$41,220
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$60,970
Physical Therapists	$91,800
Pharmacists	$135,980

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentists, General make per hour in East South Dakota?

The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in East South Dakota is $78.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.78 or more per hour.

Is East South Dakota above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

The median Dentists, General salary in East South Dakota is 5.7% below 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 East South Dakota?

Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $96,800 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,870.