How much does a dentist make in Maryland?
$207,500a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Maryland. That is $99.74 an hour or $17,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $99.74
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 19
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $134,900Median: $207,500Highest 10%: $274,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $134,900 | $64.86 | |
| 25th | $195,200 | $93.83 | |
| Median | $207,500 | $99.74 | |
| 75th | $216,000 | $103.84 | |
| 90th | $274,300 | $131.86 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $207,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 11. North Carolina | $226,000 |
| 12. Nebraska | $225,000 |
| 13. Oklahoma | $223,200 |
| 14. Maryland | $207,500 |
| 15. New Jersey | $201,800 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $195,200 |
| 17. Ohio | $192,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $99.74 ($207,500 a year).
Do dentists make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $207,500 against $225,000 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Maryland rank for dentist pay?
Maryland ranks 14 of 19 states.
Which city in Maryland pays dentists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $207,500 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.