How much does a dentist make in New Jersey?
$201,800a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in New Jersey. That is $97.04 an hour or $16,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $97.04
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $91,080Median: $201,800Highest 10%: $784,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,080 | $43.79 | |
| 25th | $201,800 | $97.03 | |
| Median | $201,800 | $97.04 | |
| 75th | $231,400 | $111.27 | |
| 90th | $784,400 | $377.12 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 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 |
| 18. Colorado | $186,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $97.04 ($201,800 a year).
Do dentists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $201,800 against $225,000 nationally, 10% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for dentist pay?
New Jersey ranks 15 of 19 states.
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.