How much does a dentist make in Nevada?
$162,200a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Nevada. That is $77.98 an hour or $13,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.98
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,600Median: $162,200Highest 10%: $262,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,600 | $47.88 | |
| 25th | $128,900 | $61.96 | |
| Median | $162,200 | $77.98 | |
| 75th | $195,600 | $94.05 | |
| 90th | $262,400 | $126.13 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $165,000 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $162,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 33. California | $166,000 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $163,400 |
| 35. Texas | $162,400 |
| 36. Nevada | $162,200 |
| 37. Rhode Island | $161,600 |
| 38. Connecticut | $160,400 |
| 39. South Carolina | $158,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $77.98 ($162,200 a year).
Do dentists make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $162,200 against $171,000 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Nevada rank for dentist pay?
Nevada ranks 36 of 47 states.
Which city in Nevada pays dentists the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $165,000 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.