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Dentist Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$105.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $148,573/year ($12,381/month) for a single filer
Minnesota is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Dentists (3rd of 49), with a median about 25% above the national average. Of the 2,370 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $219,200 a year — though pay ranges from $132,930 for newcomers to $226,940 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $132,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $194,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $219,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $220,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $226,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,370 Dentist jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Dentist salary of $219,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $148,573 — an effective tax rate of 32.2%.
| Gross (median) | $219,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$41,448 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,790 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$14,389 |
| Take-home (annual) | $148,573 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $12,381 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Minnesota?
- The median Dentist salary in Minnesota is $219,200 per year ($105.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $194,990 and $220,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $219,200, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $148,573 per year ($12,381 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 32.2%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 2,370 Dentist jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.