How much does a dentist make in Providence?
$172,300a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $82.84 an hour or $14,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.84
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 150 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,460Median: $172,300Highest 10%: $326,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,460 | $45.89 | |
| 25th | $125,000 | $60.09 | |
| Median | $172,300 | $82.84 | |
| 75th | $212,500 | $102.15 | |
| 90th | $326,400 | $156.90 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $82.84 ($172,300 a year).
Do dentists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $172,300 against $171,000 nationally, 1% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $161,600, so Providence pays 7% more.
Where does Providence rank for dentist pay?
150 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $95,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $326,400 or more.
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.