How much does a dentist make in Montana?
$167,200a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Montana. That is $80.38 an hour or $13,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.38
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,710Median: $167,200Highest 10%: $230,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,710 | $30.63 | |
| 25th | $121,600 | $58.47 | |
| Median | $167,200 | $80.38 | |
| 75th | $202,300 | $97.26 | |
| 90th | $230,600 | $110.86 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $203,300 |
| Missoula, MT | $172,700 |
| Great Falls, MT | $162,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 26. Maryland | $168,500 |
| 27. Hawaii | $167,800 |
| 28. Ohio | $167,400 |
| 29. Montana | $167,200 |
| 30. Indiana | $166,700 |
| 31. Colorado | $166,200 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $166,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $80.38 ($167,200 a year).
Do dentists make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $167,200 against $171,000 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Montana rank for dentist pay?
Montana ranks 29 of 47 states.
Which city in Montana pays dentists the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $203,300 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.