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Pediatric Dentist salary
Average pediatric dentist salary
$166,900
How much does a pediatric dentist make?
The average pediatric dentist salary in the United States is $166,900. Pediatric dentist salaries typically range between $99,000 and $280,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for pediatric dentists is $80.24 per hour.
Pediatric dentist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Pediatric dentists earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Pediatric Dentist earn more?
Pediatric Dentist salary estimates from across the web
Average pediatric dentist salary by state
Highest paying states for pediatric dentists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $208,752 | $100.36 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $185,498 | $89.18 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $183,129 | $88.04 |
| 4 | Mississippi | $174,694 | $83.99 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $185,678 | $89.27 |
| 6 | Maine | $166,291 | $79.95 |
| 7 | Nevada | $167,573 | $80.56 |
| 8 | Iowa | $166,146 | $79.88 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $182,281 | $87.64 |
| 10 | Missouri | $174,080 | $83.69 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $183,640 | $88.29 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $159,863 | $76.86 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $172,999 | $83.17 |
| 14 | Delaware | $178,598 | $85.86 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $177,542 | $85.36 |
| 16 | Montana | $159,681 | $76.77 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $166,242 | $79.92 |
| 18 | Oregon | $165,609 | $79.62 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $156,246 | $75.12 |
| 20 | Washington | $170,163 | $81.81 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $159,097 | $76.49 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $159,057 | $76.47 |
| 23 | New York | $166,873 | $80.23 |
| 24 | Utah | $167,445 | $80.50 |
| 25 | Illinois | $169,285 | $81.39 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $163,522 | $78.62 |
| 27 | Florida | $157,542 | $75.74 |
| 28 | Massachusetts | $167,020 | $80.30 |
| 29 | Vermont | $158,110 | $76.01 |
| 30 | Kansas | $160,518 | $77.17 |
| 31 | Indiana | $153,961 | $74.02 |
| 32 | Georgia | $144,892 | $69.66 |
| 33 | California | $162,355 | $78.06 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $144,092 | $69.28 |
| 35 | Michigan | $145,890 | $70.14 |
| 36 | Idaho | $144,818 | $69.62 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $136,926 | $65.83 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $138,996 | $66.83 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $142,469 | $68.49 |
| 40 | Alabama | $138,276 | $66.48 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $142,516 | $68.52 |
| 42 | Colorado | $151,034 | $72.61 |
| 43 | Ohio | $139,687 | $67.16 |
| 44 | Arizona | $129,394 | $62.21 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $138,690 | $66.68 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $129,066 | $62.05 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $139,444 | $67.04 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $130,067 | $62.53 |
| 49 | Texas | $128,940 | $61.99 |
| 50 | Virginia | $135,936 | $65.35 |
| 51 | Maryland | $135,514 | $65.15 |
Highest paying cities for pediatric dentists
The highest-paying cities for pediatric dentists are Danbury, CT, Wilmington, DE, and Kansas City, MO.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danbury, CT | $197,003 | $94.71 |
| 2 | Wilmington, DE | $192,572 | $92.58 |
| 3 | Kansas City, MO | $186,164 | $89.50 |
| 4 | Las Vegas, NV | $177,265 | $85.22 |
| 5 | Longview, WA | $176,979 | $85.09 |
| 6 | Buffalo, NY | $175,700 | $84.47 |
| 7 | Brookline, MA | $174,879 | $84.08 |
| 8 | Fremont, CA | $173,750 | $83.53 |
| 9 | Eugene, OR | $172,952 | $83.15 |
| 10 | Kansas City, KS | $170,131 | $81.79 |
| 11 | Jacksonville, FL | $169,998 | $81.73 |
| 12 | Green Bay, WI | $163,947 | $78.82 |
| 13 | South Bend, IN | $160,673 | $77.25 |
| 14 | Greeley, CO | $155,675 | $74.84 |
| 15 | Philadelphia, PA | $145,005 | $69.71 |
| 16 | Cleveland, OH | $143,168 | $68.83 |
| 17 | Alexandria, VA | $138,435 | $66.56 |
| 18 | Baltimore, MD | $137,275 | $66.00 |
| 19 | Fort Worth, TX | $131,757 | $63.34 |
| 20 | Greensboro, NC | $131,737 | $63.34 |
Pediatric Dentist salary details
A pediatric dentist's salary ranges from $99,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $280,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a pediatric dentist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $280,000 | $23,333 | $135 |
| 75th Percentile | $219,000 | $18,250 | $105 |
| Average | $166,900 | $13,908 | $80 |
| 25th Percentile | $126,000 | $10,500 | $61 |
| 10th Percentile | $99,000 | $8,250 | $48 |
Highest paying pediatric dentist jobs
The highest paying types of pediatric dentists are periodontist, endodontist, and associate dentist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endodontist | $209,344 | $17,445 | $100.65 | 26,146 |
| Public Health Dentist | $135,273 | $11,273 | $65.03 | 62,700 |
| Dentist | $147,415 | $12,285 | $70.87 | 8,570 |
| Periodontist | $227,065 | $18,922 | $109.17 | 26,145 |
| General Dentist | $147,636 | $12,303 | $70.98 | 48,612 |
Which companies pay pediatric dentists the most?
Pediatric dentist salaries at Arthur's Enterprises, Inc. and Gentle Dental are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pediatric dentist salary at companies like Smiles Dental Care and Dental Care Alliance are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur's Enterprises, Inc. | $203,735 | $97.95 |
| 2 | Gentle Dental | $177,316 | $85.25 |
| 3 | Smiles Dental Care | $177,068 | $85.13 |
| 4 | Dental Care Alliance | $175,949 | $84.59 |
| 5 | Dental Associates | $175,718 | $84.48 |
| 6 | Great Expressions Dental Centers | $175,478 | $84.36 |
| 7 | All Medical Personnel | $171,833 | $82.61 |
| 8 | Pacific Dental Services | $171,256 | $82.33 |
| 9 | Kool Smiles | $169,176 | $81.33 |
| 10 | University of Maryland Medical System | $164,826 | $79.24 |
| 11 | Heartland Dental | $164,016 | $78.85 |
| 12 | Hennepin Healthcare | $163,461 | $78.59 |
| 13 | Barton Associates | $162,885 | $78.31 |
| 14 | North American Dental Group | $162,700 | $78.22 |
| 15 | South Texas Dental | $161,845 | $77.81 |
| 16 | ARIA HEALTH | $159,825 | $76.84 |
| 17 | Advantage Dental Group | $158,868 | $76.38 |
| 18 | Marquee Dental Partners | $158,234 | $76.07 |
| 19 | Dental One Assoc. | $158,234 | $76.07 |
| 20 | Akron Children's Hospital | $157,894 | $75.91 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Pediatric Dentist salary trends
The average pediatric dentist salary has risen by $19,158 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pediatric dentist earned $147,742 annually, but today, they earn $166,900 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for pediatric dentists over the last decade.
Compare pediatric dentist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average pediatric dentist salary over time
Compare pediatric dentist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Pediatric Dentist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,000 | $80.24 | +19.7% |
| 2024 | $134,000 | $64.45 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | $134,000 | $64.34 | -29.8% |
| 2022 | $174,000 | $83.54 | +9.3% |
| 2021 | $158,000 | $75.73 | +1.2% |
Recently added pediatric dentist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant In Queens, New York | General and Pediatric Dentist | New York, NY | 12/18/2024 | $130,438 |
| Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium | Dentist-Pediatric | Juneau, AK | 12/16/2024 | $25,000 |
| Dental Care Alliance | Pediatric Dentist | Mequon, WI | 12/16/2024 | $300,000 |
| Gentle Dental | Dentist-Pediatric Focus | Grants Pass, OR | 12/15/2024 | $250,000 |
| West Coast Dental Administrative Services LLC | Pediatric Dentist | Hemet, CA | 12/15/2024 | $260,875 |
| Arthur Marshall Inc. | Pediatric Dentist | Pittsburgh, PA | 12/13/2024 | $350,000 |
| Columbia Healthcare | Pediatric Dentist Needed | Stevens Point, WI | 12/13/2024 | $250,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Pediatric Mobile Dentistry-Up To | Waynesville, MO | 12/13/2024 | $180,000 |
| Titan Placement Group | Pediatric Dentist-ST. Louis | Saint Louis, MO | 12/13/2024 | $200,000 |
| Dental Care Alliance, LLC | Pediatric Dentist | Kennesaw, GA | 12/12/2024 | $200,000 |
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