Dentist Salary in Arizona (2026)
$93.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $140,136/year ($11,678/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 12th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 3,470 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $194,180 a year — though pay ranges from $62,230 for newcomers to $336,320 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $118,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $194,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $221,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $336,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,470 Dentist jobs in Arizona (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Dentist salary of $194,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $140,136 — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
| Gross (median) | $194,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$35,337 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,255 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$4,452 |
| Take-home (annual) | $140,136 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $11,678 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Arizona?
- The median Dentist salary in Arizona is $194,180 per year ($93.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $118,910 and $221,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $194,180, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $140,136 per year ($11,678 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,470 Dentist jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.