How much does a dentist make in Maryland?
$168,500a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Maryland. That is $81.01 an hour or $14,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.01
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,900Median: $168,500Highest 10%: $254,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,900 | $51.87 | |
| 25th | $134,900 | $64.83 | |
| Median | $168,500 | $81.01 | |
| 75th | $216,000 | $103.83 | |
| 90th | $254,800 | $122.51 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $184,500 |
| Baltimore, MD | $172,100 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $171,000 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $168,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $163,400 |
| Salisbury, MD | $136,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 23. West Virginia | $170,400 |
| 24. Michigan | $169,900 |
| 25. Washington | $169,700 |
| 26. Maryland | $168,500 |
| 27. Hawaii | $167,800 |
| 28. Ohio | $167,400 |
| 29. Montana | $167,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $81.01 ($168,500 a year).
Do dentists make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $168,500 against $171,000 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Maryland rank for dentist pay?
Maryland ranks 26 of 47 states.
Which city in Maryland pays dentists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $184,500 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.