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How much does a dentist make in Connecticut?

$126,400a year

Median yearly pay for dentists in Connecticut. That is $60.77 an hour or $10,530 a month.

Hourly
$60.77
Vs. national median
-44%
Rank among states
19 of 19
Jobs in the state
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,800Median: $126,400Highest 10%: $317,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$106,800$51.32
25th$108,200$52.03
Median$126,400$60.77
75th$228,100$109.68
90th$317,900$152.85

Cities in Connecticut

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Hartford, CT$108,200
Salaries for every job in Connecticut

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for dentists.

16. Pennsylvania$195,200
17. Ohio$192,100
18. Colorado$186,600
19. Connecticut$126,400
Dentist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist make an hour in Connecticut?

The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $60.77 ($126,400 a year).

Do dentists make more in Connecticut than the national average?

No: $126,400 against $225,000 nationally, 44% less.

Where does Connecticut rank for dentist pay?

Connecticut ranks 19 of 19 states.

Which city in Connecticut pays dentists the most?

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, with a median of $108,200 a year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.