Dentist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$81.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $118,343/year ($9,862/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 26th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 2,100 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $168,500 a year — though pay ranges from $107,880 for newcomers to $254,820 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $107,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $134,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $168,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $215,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $254,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,100 Dentist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Dentist salary of $168,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $118,343 — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
| Gross (median) | $168,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$29,174 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,890 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$8,093 |
| Take-home (annual) | $118,343 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,862 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Maryland?
- The median Dentist salary in Maryland is $168,500 per year ($81.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $134,850 and $215,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $168,500, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $118,343 per year ($9,862 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 2,100 Dentist jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.