Dentists, General Salary in New Jersey: $205,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, New Jersey

$205,000 / year

≈ $17,100 per month · $98.56 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for New Jersey · median $177,500

25th percentile
$137,500Average
$205,00075th percentile
$269,000

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 within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.

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

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Dentists, General pay by experience level

Entry level$89,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$130,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$177,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$232,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$331,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+4.1%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

3,900

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Dentists, General salary by industry

Ambulatory Health Care Services

119,100 workers

$198,500

Offices of Dentists

111,880 workers

$198,500

Outpatient Care Centers

3,640 workers

$206,000

Offices of Physicians

3,310 workers

$191,500

Hospitals

2,170 workers

$156,000

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

2,010 workers

$154,000

Hospitals, Privately Owned

1,480 workers

$159,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

1,330 workers

$217,000

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

740 workers

$229,500

Administrative and Support Services

610 workers

$205,500

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

How this role compares

Dentists, General pays 22% above the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).

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

Anesthesiologist 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

Careers related to Dentists, General

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$358,500

Prosthodontist$278,000

Orthodontist$268,500

Pediatric Surgeon$519,500

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$386,500

Dermatologist$335,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

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 $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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