How Much Does a General Dentist Make in the United States in 2026? (Hourly & After-Tax Salary)
Median Annual & Hourly Wage in the United States
$175,760/yr ($84.50/hr · $130,885 After-Tax)
Entry-Level (25th Pct)$137,090 ($65.91/hr)
Experienced (90th Pct)$237,290 ($114.08/hr)
Bi-Weekly Net Paycheck$5,034.04
Overtime Rate (1.5x)$126.75/hr
Gross vs. Net After-Tax Pay by Experience Level (2026)
| Level | Hourly | Gross Annual | Federal + FICA + State Tax | Net Take-Home | Bi-Weekly Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $65.91/hr | $137,090 | −$32,635.99 | $104,454.01 | $4,017.46 |
| Median (Mid-Career) | $84.50/hr | $175,760 | −$44,875.04 | $130,884.96 | $5,034.04 |
| Senior / Top 10% | $114.08/hr | $237,290 | −$62,890.32 | $174,399.68 | $6,707.68 |
Compare Wage Across All 50 U.S. States
Texas ($82.81/hr)California ($99.71/hr)Florida ($80.27/hr)New York ($98.02/hr)Illinois ($87.03/hr)Arizona ($81.97/hr)New Jersey ($94.64/hr)Georgia ($81.12/hr)North Carolina ($80.27/hr)Washington ($97.17/hr)Pennsylvania ($83.66/hr)Ohio ($79.43/hr)Nevada ($82.81/hr)Colorado ($89.57/hr)Virginia ($88.73/hr)Massachusetts ($98.86/hr)Michigan ($81.12/hr)Tennessee ($77.74/hr)Indiana ($78.59/hr)Maryland ($91.26/hr)Minnesota ($87.88/hr)Missouri ($77.74/hr)Wisconsin ($81.97/hr)Oregon ($88.73/hr)Connecticut ($93.80/hr)Utah ($81.97/hr)South Carolina ($76.89/hr)Alabama ($74.36/hr)Louisiana ($75.20/hr)Kentucky ($75.20/hr)Oklahoma ($75.20/hr)Kansas ($77.74/hr)Iowa ($78.59/hr)New Mexico ($77.74/hr)Arkansas ($73.52/hr)Mississippi ($71.83/hr)Nebraska ($79.43/hr)Idaho ($78.59/hr)Hawaii ($91.26/hr)New Hampshire ($87.03/hr)Maine ($80.27/hr)Rhode Island ($86.19/hr)Montana ($77.74/hr)Delaware ($85.34/hr)South Dakota ($76.89/hr)North Dakota ($80.27/hr)Alaska ($92.11/hr)Vermont ($82.81/hr)West Virginia ($72.67/hr)Wyoming ($80.27/hr)