How much does a dentist make in Connecticut?
$160,400a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Connecticut. That is $77.13 an hour or $13,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.13
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,430Median: $160,400Highest 10%: $362,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,430 | $43.00 | |
| 25th | $121,400 | $58.38 | |
| Median | $160,400 | $77.13 | |
| 75th | $205,200 | $98.66 | |
| 90th | $362,900 | $174.46 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $180,400 |
| Waterbury, CT | $174,400 |
| Norwich, CT | $167,200 |
| New Haven, CT | $129,400 |
| Hartford, CT | $125,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 35. Texas | $162,400 |
| 36. Nevada | $162,200 |
| 37. Rhode Island | $161,600 |
| 38. Connecticut | $160,400 |
| 39. South Carolina | $158,600 |
| 40. South Dakota | $158,100 |
| 41. Illinois | $156,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $77.13 ($160,400 a year).
Do dentists make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $160,400 against $171,000 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for dentist pay?
Connecticut ranks 38 of 47 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays dentists the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $180,400 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.