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Dentist Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$77.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $112,550/year ($9,379/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 38th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 1,950 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $160,440 a year — though pay ranges from $89,430 for newcomers to $362,870 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $89,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $121,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $160,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $205,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $362,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,950 Dentist jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Dentist salary of $160,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $112,550 — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
| Gross (median) | $160,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,240 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,274 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$8,376 |
| Take-home (annual) | $112,550 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,379 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Connecticut?
- The median Dentist salary in Connecticut is $160,440 per year ($77.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $121,420 and $205,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $160,440, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $112,550 per year ($9,379 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,950 Dentist jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.