How much does a dentist make in New York?
$183,100a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in New York. That is $88.01 an hour or $15,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $88.01
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 7,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,410Median: $183,100Highest 10%: $375,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,410 | $36.25 | |
| 25th | $109,200 | $52.51 | |
| Median | $183,100 | $88.01 | |
| 75th | $221,900 | $106.69 | |
| 90th | $375,700 | $180.64 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $193,800 |
| Syracuse, NY | $191,800 |
| New York, NY | $190,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $178,300 |
| Binghamton, NY | $176,200 |
| Utica, NY | $169,100 |
| Rochester, NY | $167,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $165,300 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $162,800 |
| Kingston, NY | $162,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 11. Virginia | $197,100 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $88.01 ($183,100 a year).
Do dentists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $183,100 against $171,000 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New York rank for dentist pay?
New York ranks 14 of 47 states.
Which city in New York pays dentists the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $193,800 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.