Dentists, General Salary in Connecticut: $190,500 Average

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Average base salary, Connecticut

$190,500 / year

≈ $15,900 per month · $91.59 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Connecticut · median $166,000

25th percentile
$125,500Average
$190,50075th percentile
$212,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Dentists, General salary by state

Alaska$223,000

Arizona$187,500

Arkansas$180,500

California$176,500

Colorado$166,500

Connecticut$190,500

Florida$203,000

Georgia$221,500

Hawaii$235,500

Idaho$144,000

Illinois$200,000

Indiana$202,000

Iowa$205,500

Kentucky$163,000

Louisiana$182,500

Maine$245,500

Maryland$192,000

Massachusetts$231,000

Michigan$195,500

Minnesota$219,000

Mississippi$154,500

Missouri$250,000

Montana$174,500

Nebraska$193,000

Nevada$184,500

New Hampshire$207,500

New Jersey$205,000

New Mexico$191,500

New York$209,000

North Carolina$215,000

North Dakota$230,000

Ohio$187,000

Oklahoma$195,000

Oregon$248,500

Pennsylvania$179,000

Rhode Island$168,000

South Carolina$188,000

South Dakota$170,000

Tennessee$218,000

Texas$184,500

Utah$150,000

Vermont$221,500

Virginia$204,500

Washington$202,500

West Virginia$207,500

Wisconsin$210,500

Wyoming$151,500

About this role

Dentists, General is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family, focused on Dentists, General work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Dentists, Generals do

Typical education: Doctoral Degree

Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.

Top skills: Judgment and Decision Making Critical Thinking Speaking Reading Comprehension Monitoring Complex Problem Solving

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Dentists, General salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

121,430 workers

$198,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

1,330 workers

$217,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

1,220 workers

$174,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

1,190 workers

$201,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

610 workers

$205,500

Educational Services

540 workers

$159,500

Finance and Insurance

140 workers

$180,000

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

90 workers

$206,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Dentists, General pays 20% above the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Podiatrist$181,500

Pediatricians, General$219,500

Medical Dosimetrist$153,500

Veterinarian$147,500

Optometrist$146,500

Physician Assistant$146,000

Nurse Practitioner$142,000

Dentists, All Other Specialists$256,500

Nurse Anesthetist$257,000

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$132,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Dentists, General make?

The average base salary for a Dentists, General in the United States is $198,000 per year, or about $95.19 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $130,000 and $232,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?

The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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