How much does a dentist make in Minnesota?
$219,200a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Minnesota. That is $105.38 an hour or $18,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $105.38
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $132,900Median: $219,200Highest 10%: $226,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $132,900 | $63.91 | |
| 25th | $195,000 | $93.75 | |
| Median | $219,200 | $105.38 | |
| 75th | $220,200 | $105.88 | |
| 90th | $226,900 | $109.11 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $220,000 |
| Rochester, MN | $211,200 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $208,000 |
| Mankato, MN | $207,000 |
| La Crosse, WI | $201,800 |
| Duluth, MN | $200,200 |
| Fargo, ND | $198,600 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $181,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 1. Alaska | $231,000 |
| 2. North Dakota | $220,700 |
| 3. Minnesota | $219,200 |
| 4. Tennessee | $215,300 |
| 5. Oregon | $211,700 |
| 6. Maine | $209,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $105.38 ($219,200 a year).
Do dentists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $219,200 against $171,000 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for dentist pay?
Minnesota ranks 3 of 47 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays dentists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $220,000 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.