How much does a dentist make in Rhode Island?
$161,600a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Rhode Island. That is $77.67 an hour or $13,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.67
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,500Median: $161,600Highest 10%: $240,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,500 | $49.75 | |
| 25th | $125,000 | $60.09 | |
| Median | $161,600 | $77.67 | |
| 75th | $197,400 | $94.88 | |
| 90th | $240,700 | $115.70 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $172,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 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 |
| 40. South Dakota | $158,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $77.67 ($161,600 a year).
Do dentists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $161,600 against $171,000 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for dentist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 37 of 47 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays dentists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $172,300 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.