How much does a dentist make in Arizona?
$194,200a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Arizona. That is $93.36 an hour or $16,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $93.36
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,230Median: $194,200Highest 10%: $336,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| 25th | $118,900 | $57.17 | |
| Median | $194,200 | $93.36 | |
| 75th | $221,400 | $106.43 | |
| 90th | $336,300 | $161.69 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $196,500 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $194,200 |
| Tucson, AZ | $182,200 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $170,700 |
| Yuma, AZ | $164,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 9. Missouri | $205,000 |
| 10. Vermont | $205,000 |
| 11. Virginia | $197,100 |
| 12. Arizona | $194,200 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $193,700 |
| 14. New York | $183,100 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $181,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $93.36 ($194,200 a year).
Do dentists make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $194,200 against $171,000 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Arizona rank for dentist pay?
Arizona ranks 12 of 47 states.
Which city in Arizona pays dentists the most?
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, with a median of $196,500 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.