Dentist Salary in Alaska (2026)
$111.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $170,702/year ($14,225/month) for a single filer
Alaska is the highest-paying state in the country for Dentists, with a median about 32% above the national average. Of the 310 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $230,990 a year — though pay ranges from $124,200 for newcomers to $320,440 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $124,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $129,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $230,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $279,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $320,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 310 Dentist jobs in Alaska (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Dentist salary of $230,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $170,702 — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
| Gross (median) | $230,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$45,221 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$15,067 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $170,702 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $14,225 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Alaska?
- The median Dentist salary in Alaska is $230,990 per year ($111.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $129,910 and $279,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $230,990, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $170,702 per year ($14,225 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 310 Dentist jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.