How much does a dentist make in Massachusetts?
$181,600a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Massachusetts. That is $87.31 an hour or $15,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $87.31
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,500Median: $181,600Highest 10%: $417,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,500 | $48.78 | |
| 25th | $157,700 | $75.80 | |
| Median | $181,600 | $87.31 | |
| 75th | $316,000 | $151.92 | |
| 90th | $417,700 | $200.80 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Amherst Town, MA | $202,200 |
| Worcester, MA | $202,100 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $200,500 |
| Springfield, MA | $198,300 |
| Boston, MA | $181,200 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $174,000 |
| Providence, RI | $172,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 12. Arizona | $194,200 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $193,700 |
| 14. New York | $183,100 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $181,600 |
| 16. Iowa | $181,500 |
| 17. Nebraska | $179,800 |
| 18. Arkansas | $178,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $87.31 ($181,600 a year).
Do dentists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $181,600 against $171,000 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for dentist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 15 of 47 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays dentists the most?
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, with a median of $202,200 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.