How much does a dentist make in Phoenix?
$244,200a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $117.39 an hour or $20,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $117.39
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $129,900Median: $244,200Highest 10%: $482,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $129,900 | $62.47 | |
| 25th | $216,000 | $103.84 | |
| Median | $244,200 | $117.39 | |
| 75th | $425,600 | $204.60 | |
| 90th | $482,300 | $231.85 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $117.39 ($244,200 a year).
Do dentists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $244,200 against $225,000 nationally, 9% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $244,200, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for dentist pay?
9 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $129,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $482,300 or more.
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.